I have to teach a netball class to 14 year olds; can anyone tell me any fun, effective practices?
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make little competions i know because im 13 and i take netball. try encouragement
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you can start by going to a sports center and doing indoor netball. they supply everything you need!
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First off you need to get the goalie used to diveing and hitting the dirt.  To start have the goalie stand on her knees and fall to the left and right as you kick the soccer ball progressively harder at her.\n\nStretching is a big part of it too.  The first half hour should be for stretching the back, hams, shoulders, etc.\n\nGoalie position is also key.  Have her know at all times where the goal posts are (as a diving save can lead to a head injury if she doesn't).\n\nThen when the goalie is used to falling on her sides, test her with real penalty kicks.\n\nGood luck.
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I'm a teacher, too, and I like some of these ideas.  I made cartoony looking fruit faces on my color printer with the kids' names and laminated them and put holes in the top with a string.  I then put a plate with real fruits on it on each table (mine were square-not that it matters) Some of the fruits were cut up.  As children came into the room, I put the fruit necklaces on them and told them they had to find their new "bowl" and not to touch.  Everyone who "played nice" and followed all the rules got to share in the fruity snacks!  Now,  we use the necklaces on cubbies and chairs and for play teams and the like.  Other things could work with this method, too, like sports balls, cartoon characters, stuffed critters, etc.  You just need a good clip art pack!
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I think, but don't quote me, you need a ball and a net...hope that helps\nnews.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/netball/rules...    try here, detailed rules
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give the head some focus\ndeepthroat\nchange in speeds\nand play with the balls
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This may be too juvenile but have you or a student get up and walk to the center of the room. Hold out both arms. On one arm, say something general like. "I like to draw" and on the other, say "I enjoy the show 24" Then, have the students who 'agree' with those link to the corresponding arms, then they do the same thing with their arms, and then you keep going until everyone in the room is linked.\nIt's corny, but I did it at a high school leadership conference with kids from all around and we enjoyed it.\n\nAlso, you can set two equal rows of chairs facing each other, then have students sit in both rows. Have the students sitting across from each other get to know one another (exchange name, hometown, school, interests, etc..) then after about a minute, have one row shift, where everyone moves down a seat (and the last person goes around to the first empty seat, of course), and keep doing that until everyone in that row has sat in every seat in that row. It's similar to speed dating, and you usually don't remember much, but it's a good way to get people talking and make the atmosphere less uncomfortable.\n\nAlso, what really worked in my english class is to conduct class in a circle (if possible), that way, no one is really, in the back or can separate themselves from the group. You can lead discussions as the teacher in the middle.\n\nYou can also do an interest based version of musical chairs. Make sure there is one less chair for everyone in the room, then you or a volunteer (that isn't sitting in that extra chair) get up and state a interest you have like "I watched every minute of the NCAA march madness games" then everyone who agrees has to get up and change seats until that one person is left in the middle and they start the process again.\n\nOr you give everyone a small slip of paper. Tell them to write two things on the paper about themselves that are true and one that is not. Then you collect the papers, and you go through each one  with the class and they try to guess which is the lie. Then the person who wrote it can verify.
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I have coached 7 and 8 yr olds also....Fundamentals of the game is one of the most important things, along with sportsmanship and all that. Kids that age are VERY impressionable so let them see awesome sportsmanship from you and also play softball with them...That shows them that they can do what an adult can do. It helps. trust me
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... r u serious you can buy a book for that demonstration thing u know, or send your 14 young'n to a basketball club training camps for that\n\n... here's my own demo "do the exercise follow through take an Indian squat sittin', then throw the ball upward (straight-up) for how many times as you wanted maybe 10x, 20x, 30x, "\n\n ..if you're a right handed person "your right hand who throw the ball would be in L-shaped (before throwin' the ball), and straight-up hand (after you release the ball) ..your left hand fingers support only don't move it\n\n..remember only fingers will touch the ball for follow through"
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Okay, I was a cheerleader.  My squad wasn't great, but I have a little bit of experience.  First off, try this website http://www.mspineapple.com/tryouts.html .\n\nStretch for the splits.  Go as far down into the splits position as you can and sit there for a minute or two.  Repeat for each type of splits.  Also, do straddle stretches (where you sit with your legs apart and bend down.  Try to touch your stomach to the floor.\n\nPractice jumps.  Toe-touches, herkies, hurdlers, etc.  I think hurdlers are easier than toe-touches, but that's me.\n\nUm, about memorizing dances: practice.  If you can get whatever song it is you're supposed to dance to, practice at home.  All you can do is practice.  I stink at memorizing dances, but I got it down as long as I practised.\n\nAnd, to mellogirl89: I don't appreciate your comments.  Yes, many cheerleaders are obnoxious, but my entirew squad wasn't and I'm not.  And I'm not just saying that.  People are always surprised when I say that I was a cheerleader.
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CHANGE THE UNIFORM TO MINI SKIRTS AND TANK TOPS.\n\nTHEIR UNIQUE SLOWNESS IS THE CAUSE OF SPECTATOR IGNORANCE.\nBEING WEAKER SEX, THEY CANT PLAY AS FAST AS MEN.
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I don't really thing there are any tricks to play better, the only tip that I can give you is to practice. I think it all comes down to that. When I used to play, I practiced 3-4 hours a day and I played pretty well... now that I haven't played in a few years I can't even hit the backboard -_-'. :) but yea, just practice if you really want to impress your friends.
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What age level? Try doing the human knot where people get in a circle, put their left hand it and grab someone elses hand (it can't be the person beside them) and then do the same for the right and attempt to undo the knot. That's fun. Also, you get some cups, a rubber band, and some string. Tie the string to the rubber band and they people can't talk but the have to make a pyramid out of the cups using ONLY the rubber band-no hands. That one is fun, too.
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Hi! I am a soccer player for 11 years now. Since they are young, there is not a whole lot you can do but be nice and dont yell. Try fun games or throw in practices, dribbling, the name game( remember their names while passing them the ball). They are there just to have fun so kid with them alot. Remember, they are only six!( personally, i dont think they would know the difference from a soccer ball and an ice cream cone, just kidding!) to learn more about the game and how they play, contact me @ ladie_eagle21@yahoo.com! I can tell you alot considering i am a soccer player on my high school and club team and i am a soccer refferee!!
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go to some of the high school coaches in your area- they might be able to give you a version of some of thiers. Otherwise just get a college or pro tape and copy down what the defense does. it takes a while, but it can be worth it.
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Begin by listing goals and objectives based upon age and ability.\n\nIf there are common stances and stunts that everyone will need to perform, begin by teaching that to everyone.  Then expand by listing their physical skill range and ability by individual.\n\nSet goals for each in accordance with age and ability.  Challenge everyone in the program to do something new before exiting the program.\n\nMost cheerleading programs are 5 days to 1 week in duration.  It will be important to organize the information for each participant in such a way as to enable you to appoint a skill or stunt in accordance with a progressive ability chart.  In other words, it may be safer to teach stretches before teaching splits.  Their physical well-being will be left to you to provide for.  That is a very serious responsibility.  Injuries sustained should be seen to immediately.  First Aid protocol needs to be established and adhered to.  \n\nMeals, if provided, or snacks should be healthy and suitable to build strong bones and muscle.  \n\nTo write a proposal for a cheerleading program:\n\nObjective:  To establish a cheerleading program for girls ages 5 to 12.\n\nGoals:  To enable each participant to learn new skills and proficiencies within the field of cheerleading.  New cheers, as well as, formations are placed.\n\nDay 1:  Each participant will demonstrate abilities.  Ability level will be accessed based upon fluidity of movement and agility.  New cheers will be distributed for memorization.  The postures will be established on Day 2.\n\nDay 2:  Assemble each person into groups of same or similar skill ability.  Focus on one cheer per group for this exercise.  Allow opportunity to practice informally, then formally.  Show them how it is to look either in photograph form or video.  Give them instructions on performing the next level of skill or stunt so that they may practice it at their leisure before dismissing.\n\nDay 3:  Assemble and divide.  Repeat Day 2 as needed.\n\n...\n\nDay 5:  Assemble.  Practice and perform skills and stunts in accordance with age and ability levels.  Focus on upcoming exhibition for parents, coaches, and players.  Invite anyone who is involved with sport activities in which cheerleading will be appropriate (always include principals...whether they actually attend or not).  Congratulate, distribute awards in a formal setting, and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
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i'm a little league coach for my little brother's team of 8-10 year olds. the whole fun thing is definitely important... also put a big emphasis on sportsmanship- the kids always have to cheer their teammates on, never make fun of the other kids, regardless of whether they're your opponents or teammates. respect the coaches!!, what the ump says goes... all that stuff. make sure the kids dont get stressed or tense. often they get nervous when they're up to bat and they're the main focus... also, avoid competition between players!! its a team game, and they have to be supportive and sportsmanlike... good luck!!