School : |
Barefield N.S., Ennis, Co. Clare | |
Module : |
Patch Studies | 5th & 6th |
Title : |
Gaelic Football - GAA | |
Lessons : |
4 | |
Themes : |
History of the GAA in Ireland. |
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| Visiting
guest and interview |
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| Analysis
of the information |
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| Presentation
of the study |
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Linkage : |
The Internet, MS Word, MS Publisher, Outlook Express. | |
Peripherals : |
Digital Camera, Printer | |
Other Material : |
Museum Resources | |
| Implementation: | depening on the particular activity involved, a combination of the following would have been used throught the module ; whole class, group, pairs and individual work. | |
Lesson 1 : |
History of the GAA in Ireland. |
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| Aims |
To awaken in children a sense of the gradual development over history of the forces which shape contemporary culture.
To bring children to an awareness of the influence of landscape and raw materials and circumstance on the emergence of specific games within specific societies.
To develop a knowledge and understanding and respect for the traditions, beliefs and unique history of other societies more particularly of Irish society.
To develop in children an awareness of the similarities in the ways differing nations pursue leisure and sporting activities.
To explore and acknowledge the role of myth and legend in the development of a sporting culture.
To teach the children about the legends of Ireland which refer to the ancient game of hurling.
To provide the children with a knowledge of and comparison with other world games which involve a ball and a “striking” stick.
To present the children with concrete examples of the basic equipment used in hurling, football, camogie and handball.
MATERIALS
/ RESOURCES
Map of Europe highlighting
Ireland
Historical timeline dating from 2000BC to 4000AD
The story of How Setanta Got his Name (translated into the appropriate European language)
and scanned pictures of the legend
Workcard on the story, How Setanta Got his Name
A
well-presented photograph sliotar, hurley stick and football.
| Content / Methodology |
INTRODUCTION
Introduce a discussion concerning national identity which characterise the childrens' sense of themselves and a sense of their community and country.
Display pictures of national and international sporting/musical heroes.
Through discussion, develop the themes of games, music, and language as central elements in a sense of national identity.
Locate Ireland on a map of Europe.
- Ask children what they already know about Irish heritage, culture, and sport.
Ireland has its own unique games, part of its sporting tradition and these games can be traced back to pre-historical times to the realm of legend and myth, as there is little recorded history until the 5th or 6th centuries A.D. There is a legend or mythological tale which informs us of an ancient Irish game which grew out of the natural landscapes and raw materials of ancient Ireland. The story of “ Setanta” and how he acquired the name “Cúchulainn” – Hound of Culainn in Gaelic or Irish is as follows.
METHODOLOGY
I:
On a
historical timeline indicate that a boy called Setanta lived in Ireland in 400 B.C.
approximately.
Read the
story, How Setanta Got His Name
Complete workcard on the story listed above.
CONTENT
II: History of Striking and Ball Games
The shape
and wood type used in Setanta’s hurling or hitting stick make it an obvious prototype
of the modern hurling game while the small ball fashioned from leather is still used in a
modern Irish game called hurling. Several
countries have striking games which involve a striking stick and small ball. Examples include cricket, baseball, golf, ice
hockey, hockey and tennis. These are all
modern games which developed from their original forms to their present form.
The early
Europeans played three kinds of ball games. In
one, the ancestor of modern hurling and hockey, the ball was driven by a partly-curved
stick. In another, the ancestor of modern
soccer, the ball was propelled by foot only. In
another third type, from which a modern Irish game of “Gaelic Football” as well
as rugby and Australian Football all derive, the ball was partly thrown by hand and partly
kicked.
METHODOLOGY
II:
Tell the
children the shape and wood type used in Setentas hurling and hitting stick, i.e. the
native timber "Ash" led to the development of a modern game called hurling.
Divide the
class into groups of three or four students. Ask
the students to create a list of striking games they are already familiar with which use a
small ball and a variation of the stick.
List the
ideas brainstormed by the children on an overhead transparency.
Inform the
children of the three variations of ball games played by early Europeans, one of which is
the ancestor of modern hurling.
CONTENT
III: Further History of Irish Games
According to
another ancient Irish legend, there was a great battle fought about 2000 BC between two
rival races and before the battle the two armies agreed to have a hurling match – 27
aside. Several players were killed in the
match. Another legend tells of how a King was
cured of deafness when he was accidentally hit during a hurling match. Hurling was supposed to be such a magical game
that it was said to have been played by moonlight by fairy folk, on the surface of lakes
and even under waters.
A race of
people called the Normans came to Ireland from Europe in 1169 A.D. Like the Celtic Irish
before them, the Normans also grew to love hurling and sometimes the chieftains had their
own teams of paid professional hurlers.
The game
nearly died out when a great famine came to Ireland in 1847. Many people died and immigrated. The ancient games and pastimes disappeared.
When the
famine was over in 1884, an organization called the GAA-Gaelic Athletic Association was
set up to keep the ancient games of hurling and football alive. The modern GAA is concerned with the native games
hurling, camogie (hurling for girls), Gaelic football, handball (another native game) and
also Irish song, dance, etc.
METHODOLOGY
III:
Refer back
to the original timeline and mark the dates or approximate dates of these developments
(the arrival of the Normans, the year of the great Irish famine).
Point out
the effects that a catastrophic event has on a nation's culture.
Ask the
students why the GAA was needed to preserve dying cultural traditions.
| Follow Up Activities |
Research
Project/Create a Historical Timeline: Ball Games have been played by man
from the earliest stages of civilised society. The
Old Testament, the Roman poet Homer, and the ancient Egyptian monuments all show that ball
games were known as far back as you go in history. Ancient
Persians, North American Indians, and South American Aztecs all have ball games. Assign groups of children to research their own
civilisations, in particular the games played by them.
Place the respective historical events representing the evolution of a
particular sport in the appropriate position on a timeline.
Artwork:
Individual children or groups of children can illustrate, and write a cartoon presentation
of elements of the story How Sentanta Got his Name through
the use of programs such as "Clip Art," "Paint" or through the use of
concrete materials.
Dramatize
the story of Setanta:
The teacher may assume the role of both participant and observer to allow children to
explore important social and personal issues. Some
examples include making moral choices, assuming responsibility for your actions, respect
for sporting excellence, etc.
Write your own legend: Require each student to reflect on their favorite game or sport. Leave them with the question, "How did this sport originate?" Then students should write their own legend about the early beginnings of their favorite game. It might be helpful to provide other legends for students to familiarize themselves with so that they have a framework for the content of a written legend
Lesson 2 : |
GAA Sports and Facilities |
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| Aims |
To promote enjoyment of and a positive attitude towards physical activity and its contribution to lifelong health-related fitness, thus preparing the child for and active and purposeful use of leisure time.
To enhance the child’s personal and social development through a diverse experience of Irish sporting and cultural life.
To help children to understand the necessity and role of a structured organisation in the preservation, dissemination and enrichment of pre-existing cultural components.
To allow children an insight into the nature and complexity of sporting organizations.
To heighten awareness of the ease of access to world culture which the internet provides
To teach the children about various GAA sports
To teach the children about Croke Park and other famous GAA grounds.
To enable children to use the Internet to access information on Irish National Games.
- To give children an appreciation of the spirit, atmosphere and intensity of Gaelic games.
MATERIALS
/ RESOURCES
URL: www.clarehurlers.com This web site entitled,
"Clare Hurlers," provides a picture gallery featuring action photographs of
players in action. An example is entitled,
"Jamesie Gets Stuck In." It also
features a postcard section, which allows children to e-mail a postcard to the Clare
hurlers
URL: www.gaa.ie This site
contains images of (a) exuberant supporters at an All-Ireland Final, (b) a winning captain
raising the All-Ireland Cup, (c) a section on the GAA museum, (d) an image of Croke Park
Stadium, etc.
Action photographs (1 for every two children)
Map of Ireland showing the 32 divisions or counties of Ireland including the four main Provinces
| Content / Methodology |
INTRODUCTION
The Gaelic Athletic Association promotes the games of hurling,
football, handball and rounders.
CONTENT I: Introduction to the Irish Games Promoted by the GAA
Hurling
As learned in lesson l, hurling is an ancient game played with a stick
and ball. It is acknowledged to be one of the
fastest field games in the world. In the
modern game man play in teams of 15. Women
play camogie in teams of 12. The ball may be
struck with the hurling stick, kicked or struck with the open hand, but may only be lifted
directly from the ground using the hurley. The
hurley may be used to dispossess players once they release the ball from the hand. Physical contact is allowed, shoulder to shoulder.
Camogie
Camogie is a native field game, which is similar to hurling. It is played by women and girls. It is also a skilful enjoyable, game.
Gaelic Football
Gaelic football is played by women or men in teams of fifteen. The ball may be carried up to four paces and then
bounced or released to the toe, kicked, or struck with the open fist or hand, in any
direction. When played by men, it may not be
picked directly from the ground. Physical
contact is allowed, shoulder to shoulder.
Handball and Rounders
Handball
is played in a court like squash, by two individuals or two pairs using their hands to
strike a ball against a forecourt wall. It
can be played by men or women on courts of one, three or four walls
METHODOLOGY I:
Remind the children how the ancient game of hurling originated with the story of Setanta.
Refer to www.clarehurlers.com for action photographs of various hurling players demonstrating the skills of hurling.
Locate digital photos of the hurley, the protective helmet, and the ball called a 'sliotar.'
Locate images of camogie and football at www.gaa.ie
CONTENT II: GAA
Structures – How the GAA is organised in Ireland.
Ireland itself is divided up into divisions called counties. There are 32 of these counties. Each of the 32 counties has their own club competitions. Thew GAA has over 2,500 clubs in Ireland alone. Club players must either work or live in the club area. Players cannot be bought or sold as in professional rugby or soccer so they are very loyal to their club because their friends and family are from that area and they have great pride in playing for the honour of their club. If you are a very good club player, you can be chosen to play for our county team in the All-Ireland Hurling, Football and Camogie Championships. First you must win the Province Final. There are four provinces, Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connaught. The winners in these four Provinces contest for the All-Ireland Final. It is a great honour to win an All-Ireland Final.
METHODOLOGY II:
Indicate the thirty-two county divisions of Ireland.
Indicate the four provinces of Ireland: Munster, Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster.
Estimate on average how many clubs there are in each county.
CONTENT
III: Stadia
The most famous GAA stadium in Ireland is called Croke Park in Dublin. The stadium is very modern and has a capacity of over 80,000 like Wembley Stadium in England or Parc de France in Paris. At the GAA museum in Croke Park, visitors and tourists can learn about the history of Irish games and examine trophies, jerseys, hurleys, read about and watch video footage of all the great games of the past. Although Croke Park only recently rebuilt its wonderful modern stadium there were often up to 100,000 people at matches in the past. Nowadays many people are disappointed every year as they cannot get tickets for the all-Ireland Final no matter how much money they pay. Other famous stadia include Semple Stadium and Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
METHODOLOGY III:
Using the website www.gaa.ie present an image of Croke Park Stadium.
Ask the children to name as many famous sporting stadia as they can think of.
Divide the class into four groups based on the four provinces of Ireland-Munster, Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster. Ask them to discuss the following difficulties faced by the GAA authorities and to record possible solutions.
The comfort, safety, refreshments, sanitary, entertainment and maintenance requirements of 80,000 people in a sporting stadium.
The selection, collection, presentation, and protection of sporting relics in a sports stadium.
The fair distribution of tickets to deserving supporters for a national sporting occasion.
The ways in which the GAA might fund the provision of both its large sports grounds and stadia.
A group spokesperson presents the findings to a GAA committee.
CONTENT
IV: The All-Ireland Finals
There is always a tremendous atmosphere in Croke Park for an All-Ireland Final. The county supporters wear their colours and shout their support for their favourite team. Before the game the players march around the field behind a brass band. Sometimes the players are nervous before games and need time on the pitch to relax and show all of their skills. One reason for this is because the National Television and Newspapers will have featured the teams, the star players and their predictions for victory or defeat.
METHODOLOGY IV:
Show the children photographs of supporters and players on the day of the All – Ireland final.
On an overhead transparency list the many emotions of players and supporters associated with the great sporting contest.
Use the photographs on URL www.gaa.ie to stimulate the children’s interest . Examples include overjoyed, dejected, hopeful, excited ecstatic.
CONTENT V: The All-Stars
Every year the 30 greatest players in Ireland are honoured. They are chosen as All-Stars, 15 hurlers and 15 footballers.
METHODOLOGY V:
Define the term All-Stars in reference to the top players that one chosen to represent a country. Allow children to suggest other honours such as being chosen on the Ryder Cup team, receiving an Oscar etc.
Refer to www.gaa.ie
CONTENT
VI: Amateurism
GAA players are amateurs. That means that they are not paid to play. They play because they enjoy it and because they are proud to play for their club or county. They must also make a living so they work as teachers, engineers, and doctors or in business during the day. The top players now train for up to 15 hours each week as well as playing games. Some of these top players feel things may change in the future and that they may become full time professional players in the future
METHODOLOGY VI:
Generate a class discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of amateur sports and professional sports –
from the players’ viewpoint
from a supporters viewpoint
Explain that amateur players are greatly respected by the G.A.A as many train as hard as professionals.
CONCLUSION
Revise the following terms:
Hurling-list of
hurling skills
Camogie
Gaelic Football
Handball
Club, County, Province, & All-Ireland
All-Stars
Amateur
Game
| Follow Up Activities |
Send an e-mail to the Clare hurlers at www.clarehurlers.com
Research and list the great sporting stadiums of the world.
Creative Writing Exercise, “My Experience as a Captain in the All-Ireland Final”
Lesson 3 : |
Barefield N.S. and Gaelic Games |
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| Aims |
The primary aim of this lesson is to facilitate an exchange of information on GAA activities between the pupils of the same age in an Irish and a European school.
To use information and communications technology to enhance learning and conceptualization of aspects of another countries sports culture.
To locate extract, record and interpret information from various source and particularly information technology.
To facilitate children to avail of any opportunities in the international community to participate in and to learn more about games.
To engender an appreciation of the close links between the sporting community and the local school.
To inspire children to design a website which supports their relationship with the local community.
To identify and teach the discrete skills of the game of hurling.
MATERIALS/RESOURCES
Digital photographs of Barefield
National School, Ennis, Co.Clare. Ireland. URL: http://homepage.eircom.net/~barefieldns
A series of action photographs of hurlers displaying the skills of hurling. URL: www.clarehurlers.com
A second series of eighteen photographs or diagrams demonstrating discrete skills.
Barefield N.S. URL:http://homepage.eicom.net/~barefield/stjoseph/stjlch.htm
The story “I have a dream” by Aishling Murphy, a student at Barefield National School
The homepage of the web site St.Josephs Doora – Barefield URL:http://homepage.eircom.net/~barefieldns/stjoseph/stjlch.htm
| Content / Methodology |
CONTENT
I: Barefield School – A Nursery of GAA Games
Barefield
National School is a modern eight-teacher school on the outskirts of Ireland’s
Information Age Town – Ennis. It is
situated in a beautiful part of the west of Ireland close to famous tourist areas like the
Medieval Castle Bunratty, and the majestic Burren landscape where Michael Cusack, the
founder of the GAA was born.
You can learn much more about Barefield school when you visit their website http://homepage.eircom.net/~barefieldns
Barefield is one
of the 2,500 clubs in Ireland. They won the
county championship and went on to win the Provincial championship. They play in the All-Ireland club final in Croke
Park on March 17th next, which is the feast day of our national Saint of
Ireland – St. Patrick. Because they
already won the Club final in 1999 and reached the final in 2000, the pupils in Barefield
National School decided to honour their local players by designing a special website about
the team. The address of this website is
listed above.
Two of the
players featured on the web site are All – Stars ie. they are two of the best players
in all of Ireland. Just a few years ago they were pupils of Barefield National School.
Different sections of the website tell us about:
(i)
The History of the Club
(ii)
The players
(iii)
The stars.
METHODOLOGY
I:
Stimulate the
childrens’ interest by displaying a digital photograph of an Irish National School
– Barefield National School, Ennis, Co.Clare, Ireland.
Highlight the
homepage of the St.Josephs Doora – Barefield website.
Provide the
students with information on the varied sporting interests of Irish school children such
as those at Barefield.
Discuss the
concept of the globalisation of sport and consider any advantages and disadvantages this
may have for a small country possessing unique games.
CONTENT
II: General Skills and Tactics of Hurling
Many Irish Schools like Barefield National School take responsibility for teaching the skills of hurling and Gaelic football. Last year the school team won the championships in their county, Clare, both hurling and football.
There are many
skills and tactics in the game of hurling and the players need to be very fast, skilful,
brave and aware, to perform to their full potential when the hurling sticks are flashing
and the ball is moving at up to and above 160km per hour.
As we watch a
game of hurling we see that the purpose of the game is to score goals (worth 3 points) and
points. It is easier to score points but still takes skill to score when running at speed
and when under pressure of being blocked or “hooked” by an opponents hurling
stick. In photographs or videos of the game it is possible to see the players striking the
ball on the ground as in hockey. They also jab-lift or roll-lift the ball directly from
the ground using the hurley. They collect the ball in their hand and strike it up to
eighty metres down field. They also run with the ball on the hurley ( a solo run), they
strike it back like a return shot in tennis and also keep the ball moving in a forward
direction (doubling) without stopping it. It is possible to see players blocking the ball,
dribbling (close control on the ground while moving forward) the sliotar catching the
flying sliotar overhead or in the chest with one hand.
Players take
free shots by lifting the sliotar with the hurley and striking it directly off the hurley
while side-lines are chipped directly off the ground. Players should also be able to
strike on both strong and weak sides. Players can only take the ball in the hand twice and
only for 3 steps, before releasing it to a team mate by hand passing or by striking. It is important to legally and fairly block an
opponent’s shot using the hurley and also to protect your body using the hurling
stick. Many players now wear special helmets to protect their heads during the game.
Six defenders
are opposed by six attackers while two players from each team contest mid field. Each team
has a goalkeeper. Players must continuously move and overlap as they try to find the
opportunity and fraction of a second of space to attempt to score a goal or a point.
METHODOLOGY
II:
Define the
terms 'skills' and 'tactics' in reference to sports with which the students are familiar. For example, the foot-pass in soccer or the
drop-kick in football.
Allow
students to work with a partner for the following exercise.
Present each
pair with an action photograph from www.clarehurlers.com
Ask them to
record as many discrete skills or tactics which they observe within the photographs.
Summarize the
great variety of skills listed in the content section and present them on a prepared
overhead.
CONTENT
III: Skills of Hurling – A Practical Demonstration
The students of
Barefield National School have learned and can demonstrate some of the following ball
skills of hurling.
(i)
Correct grip and swing
– striking a stationary ball – strong side or weak side.
(ii)
Blocking a ball moving
on the ground, strong or weak side.
(iii)
Dribbling with the ball on the ground.
(iv)
The chest catch.
(v)
Run to a stationary
ball and strike it on the ground, strong or weak side.
(vi)
Roll lift and catch a stationary ball.
(vii)
Balance a ball on the hurley.
(viii)
Hand passing or palming the ball.
(ix)
Jab – lift the ball.
(x)
Striking the ball from
the hand, strong side and weak side.
(xi)
Catching a ball over head.
(xii)
Blocking a ball over head.
(xiii)
Solo – run (a) Ball balanced on the
hurley
(b) Ball hopping on the hurley.
(xiv)
Doubling back (striking a moving ball to
return it in the direction from which it was coming.
(xv)
Free taking.
(xv)
Doubling forward (striking a moving ball to
send it further in the direction it was already travelling.
(xvi)
Sideline cut.
There are also
many contact and tackling skills such as –
(i)
The
shoulder-to-shoulder clash
(ii)
The hooking tackle
(iii)
The block down
(iv)
Contesting a ball overhead
METHODOLOGY
III:
Present the
students with a series of photographs which demonstrate the hurling skills (i-ivii). These photographs can be found on the Barefield
National School homepage http://homepage.eircom.net/~barefieldns
Discuss each
photograph in relation to the level of difficulty and the additional constraints to its
successful execution within a game situation.
Dramatize skills
in the form of a revision game.
Provide or
imagine the stick and a ball
Students choose
one skill from a series of facedown skill cards.
Teams
representing counties (Lesson II) dramatise the chosen skill.
Check accuracy
and award points
CONTENT
IV: Looking Into the Future
The pupils of this school are part of the modern world. They are interested in modern music, and they play
soccer, indoor hockey, basketball and many other games.
They want to be involved in and find out about European games, music and
culture. But they are also very proud of
their own special history from the time of Cúchulainn right up to their modern stars like
James O’Connor and Ollie Baker. GAA
games are played in England, Scotland, Canada, North America, Australia and in Asia,
although mostly by Irish people who have travelled to these countries. Ireland’s GAA footballers play a series of
matches against the Australian footballers every three years. These games are really exciting and are known as
“Compromise Rules” Football. Both
teams change the rules of their native games slightly so that a new game has been
produced.
You can now
watch the All Ireland Finals any place in the world as they are available on the Internet
at www.rte.ie The Hurling Final is played on the first Saturday
in September.
METHODOLOGY
IV:
Discuss the
concept of the globalisation of the sport and consider advantages and disadvantages for a
small country possessing unique games.
Present
locations where Gaelic games are played worldwide on www.gaa.ie
European schools can share information about their school, local and national games with the pupils of Barefield National School by e-mailing them at barefieldns.ias@eircom.net
| Follow Up Activities |
Distribute a
copy of the story, “I Have A Dream” by Aisling Murphy, a pupil in Barefield
National School. The story was published as
part of a project on Irish children’s dreams. Ask
the students to write their own story entitled, “I Have A Dream.”
Write a
newspaper report on an All-Ireland Final.
Send E-pal
messages to other schools attaching photographs of sporting skills of a game played in
their school.
Create a Gaelic
sporting collage incorporating action photographs of Gaelic games.
On a map of the
world, indicate and name the countries where Gaelic games are played.
Find and label
as many of the skills of hurling as possible using graphic images from the following
websites: www.clarehurlers.com
Lesson 4 : |
Presentation of the Study |
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| Aims |
Note: This is a Physical Education Class. While this lesson provides a visual demonstration of some Gaelic football skills, it is essential that the teacher then organises the class using concrete materials ie. Footballs.
To teach the children some basic ball handling skills, kicking skills, and ball carrying skills.
To contribute to the child’s cognitive development through the development of estimation skills in areas of time, speed, distance and more generally to further develop an understanding of physical movement through the refinement of ball skills.
To provide a broadened physical experience in the games of another culture at a level appropriate to the needs and abilities of each child.
To adapt pre-existing games knowledge to suit the appropriate basic rules, tactics, and strategies of Gaelic football.
To discuss and improve control in movement skills relevant to games.
To adapt the rules of Gaelic football for use in mini-games.
To develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies for use in mini games i.e. applying the principles of defense and attack, evading and marking, excluding contact and dispossession skills.
Materilas :
Digital action photographs of Gaelic footballers in action. www.gaa.ie
Images of kicking, ball carrying, and passing skills in Gaelic football
| Content / Methodology |
INTRODUCTION
Explain
that Gaelic football contains elements seen in many world games such as rugby, American
football, and soccer. Stimulate the
children’s interest by presenting some action photographs of Gaelic footballer
Warm-up
Activity: Setanta
Choose a player to be “Setanta” (recall Lesson I).
Setanta stands in a marked area in the center of the general space. The other players find a free space.
Players enter and attempt to cross the marked area calling, “I’m on Setanta’s ground picking up gold and silver.” Once you start across the area, you may not go back.
If you are caught, you become a Setanta too.
Variation: Form groups.
Scatter beanbags or footballs in “Setanta’s grounds.” Try to pick up the beanbag or football without
being caught. See which group can collect the
most beanbags or footballs.
Introduction
to the Various Skills (Content/Methodology):
Toe-Tap Ball
Form students into groups of four. Each pupil carries a football.
Pupils walk in a circle formation holding a ball.
On the whistle, toe-tap the ball as many times as possible.
Advise children to straighten knee and point their foot to the sky.
Try not to kick above head height.
Crouch-lift Stationary Ball
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Form students into groups of four. Each student carries a football.
While walking in a circle formation, on the whistle place the ball on the ground and walk and crouch lift the next ball.
Crouch-lift ball using right and left foot.
Teaching Tips:
Advise pupils to place supporting leg in
front and to the side of the ball, hands close together as they nudge the ball into their
hands.
Repeat exercise while jogging.
Hook-Kick
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Skill Drill Hook-Kick
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Two players at a time inside the circle hook-kick to players walking around the circle who repeat.
Change centre players every minute. Allow better group to jog.
Toe-tap
Solo
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Hand holding ball is lowered towards kicking leg, releasing the ball.
Eyes on the ball.
Catch the ball on return from leg.
Stand 10 meters apart from your partner.
Toe-tap the ball as you walk towards and around your partner and back.
Then “punt kick” to your partner to repeat.
Advise students to straighten the leg as they flick the in step upwards.
Hand
Pass and Fist Pass
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Working in pairs, face your teammate receiving the pass.
Strike ball with the palm of your hand.
Hold platform hand steady and in position as the ball is struck with the other hand.
The fist pass is the same as the hand pass except the ball is fisted away instead of palmed.
Skill Games-Fist Passing
and Sprinting
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Each group of 16 forms two teams of 8.
One group moves into a circle formation, while the other group forms a single file.
Number One of the running team runs around outside to the passing team and touches Number Two who repeats.
The passing team count the number of passes achieved while the runners complete the circle.
Teams change roles.
The winners are the team achieving the greatest number of passes.
Block Down
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Allow the Pupils to work in pairs.
Allow one pupil to block while standing as partner gently throws from a kneeling position.
Increase the strength of the throw as the blocker improves.
Block with partner kneeling. The kicker takes three steps in a pre-arranged direction before kicking gently.
Encourage blocker to keep his eyes open while attempting to block.
Get in close to the kicker’s supporting leg.
Hold hands stiffly and close together in front of the ball.
Skill Drill: The Block
Down/Interception
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Divide the class into teams of 6-8 players in a circle formation with one player in the middle.
Players just inside the circle may kick the ball to any player in the circle except the player on his or her right side.
The player in the middle tries to block kicks, and if successful, exchange places with the player whose kick has been blocked.
Follow-up Activity:
Organize a game of Gaelic football
incorporating the skills learned in these particular classes i.e. Crouch-lift, hook-kick,
toe-tap or solo, hand pass, fist pass, and the block down.
Rules/Organization:
No physical contact
8 players per team
Three attackers, three defenders, one goal keeper, one midfielder
Score points or goals by kicking the ball over the bar or into the goal
The students should be aware of finding space to accept passes.
| Follow Up Activities |
The children
present their patch study to an older class