Updated 31 May 1999

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FOOTBALL

Passing | Catching | Punting | Place kicking

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PASSING
LEVEL 3
1. In gripping the ball. Place the thumb and index finger on the back part of the ball.
2. Spread out the other finger across the laces of the football.
3. Place the non-throwing hand on the front inside part of the ball for stability.
4. Body stances should be with the foot of the non-throwing side forward.
5. Start the throwing motion with the throwing arm and hand cocked back slightly behind the head.
6. Begin the throw by moving the flexed elbow forward while focusing on the target.
7. At the point of released snap the wrist downward giving the ball the required spin, to develop a spiral motion.

LEVEL 2
1. Spread out the other finger across the laces of the football.
2. Body stances should be with the foot of the non-throwing side forward.
3. Start the throwing motion with the throwing arm and hand cocked back slightly behind the head.
4. At the point of released snap the wrist downward giving the ball the required spin, to develop a spiral motion.
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CATCHING
LEVEL 3
1. Form a triangle with the hands, spreading the fingers wide and pointing thumbs in toward the body for an above the waist catch. Keep the little fingers together for a below the waist catch.
2. Create a target with your hands.
3. Stretch arms out to meet the ball but don't lock the elbows.
4. As the ball comes, keep your eyes on the ball at all the way into your hands and as you bring it to your body.
5. Always try to catch the ball with both hands.
6. As the ball meets the hands absorb the force of the throw by bringing the ball, hands, and arms into the body.
7. Swing the ball to one arm, using the hand to cover the forward tip of the ball.

LEVEL 2
1. Form a triangle with the hands, spreading the fingers wide and pointing thumbs in toward the body for an above the waist catch. Keep the little fingers together for a below the waist catch.
2. As the ball comes, keep your eyes on the ball at all the way into your hands and as you bring it to your body.
3. Always try to catch the ball with both hands.
4. As the ball meets the hands absorb the force of the throw by bringing the ball, hands, and arms into the body.
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PUNTING
LEVEL 3
1. Grip the ball with the laces up. Please one hand on the rear of the ball on the other hand on the front of the ball.
2. Take a one-an-a-half step approach; short step with the kicking leg, a full step with the non-kicking then kick.
3. Drop the ball onto the top of the kicking foot instep. And point inward to better fit on the instep. Point the kicking foot toes down as you kick the ball.
4. Keep the hands out for balance after the kick and follow in the direction of the intended flight.
5. Focus eyes on the ball during the kicking process.
6. If the ball is punted correctly the foot will give it a spin significantly to the distance the ball will travel.

LEVEL 2
1. Grip the ball with the laces up. Please one hand on the rear of the ball on the other hand on the front of the ball.
2. Take a one-an-a-half step approach; short step with the kicking leg, a full step with the non-kicking then kick.
3. Drop the ball onto the top of the kicking foot instep. And point inward to better fit on the instep. Point the kicking foot toes down as you kick the ball.
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PLACE KICKING
LEVEL 3
1. Slowly approach the ball from a distance greater than 5 yards.
2. Plant the non-kicking foot about 1 foot behind and to te side of the ball.
3. Flex the kicking leg at the knee and straighten as the foot contacts the ball.
4. Lock the ankle at contact so the foot and leg form a right angle.
5. Focus the eyes on the ball. Trying to contact it just below the midline.
6. Follow through in the direction of the intended flight, letting carry the kicker off the ground.

LEVEL 2
1. Plant the non-kicking foot about 1 foot behind and to te side of the ball.
2. Flex the kicking leg at the knee and straighten as the foot contacts the ball.
3. Focus the eyes on the ball. Trying to contact it just below the midline.
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BASKETBALL

Dribbling | Foul Shot | Jump Shot | Lay Up

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DRIBBLING
LEVEL 3
1. Flex at the knees.
2. Keep weight on the balls of the feet in the forward stride position.
3. Bend forward at the waist to be in a crouch position.
4. Keep head up; don't look at the ball.
5. Keep wrist limp and cup hand slightly.
6. Dribble with the finger pads, not the palm.
7. Never bounce the ball higher than the waist.
8. Use the non-dribbling arm and hand to protect yourself from defenders while dribbling.

LEVEL 2
1. Bend forward at the waist to be in a crouch position.
2. Keep head up; don't look at the ball.
3. Dribble with the finger pads, not the palm.
4. Never bounce the ball higher than the waist.
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ONE-HAND PUSH SHOT (FOUL SHOT)
LEVEL 3
1. Distribute weight evenly over the balls of the feet with the shooting-side leg and foot slightly forward in the stance.
2. Hold the ball about level with the shooting side shoulder.
3. Place the left hand under and to the left of the ball while the right hand is behind and slightly under the ball and right wrist is cocked.
4. Extend the body upward and push the ball upward using the legs to produce most of the force.
5. Follow through with a gentle wrist snap in the direction of the intended flight.

LEVEL 2
1. Place the left hand under and to the left of the ball while the right hand is behind and slightly under the ball and right wrist is cocked.
2. Extend the body upward and push the ball upward using the legs to produce most of the force.
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LAY-UP
LEVEL 3
1. Approach the basket at an angle.
2. Carry the ball with the left hand in front and under the ball.
3. Place the right hand on top and slightly behind the ball.
4. Carry the ball to shoulder and head height as the left (inside) foot pushes off the floor.
5. Lift the body with the right (outside) knee.
6. Place the ball rather than throwing it against the backboard.
7. Follow through with the palm of the right (outside) hand high in the direction of the intended flight. Reverse hands for left handed players.

LEVEL 2
1. Approach the basket at an angle.
2. Carry the ball to shoulder and head height as the left (inside) foot pushes off the floor.
3. Lift the body with the right (outside) knee.
4. Place the ball rather than throwing it against the backboard.
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JUMP SHOT
LEVEL 3
1. Square the body toward the basket.
2. Right shooters place the left behind and on the side of the ball for balance and the right hand behind the ball and jump upward.
3. Bring ball slightly above and in front of head.
4. Cock wrist and point the elbow toward the basket.
5. Shoot at the top of the jump while focusing on the basket.
6. Follow through in the direction of the basket and snap wrist downward in the follow-through to develop backspin on the ball.

LEVEL 2
1. Square the body toward the basket.
2. Right shooters place the left behind and on the side of the ball for balance and the right hand behind the ball and jump upward.
3. Shoot at the top of the jump while focusing on the basket.
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VOLLEYBALL

Underhand Serve | Overhand Serve | Forearm Pass | Set Pass

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UNDERHAND SERVE
LEVEL 3
1. Use a forward-backward stride with bent knees.
2. Hold the ball in the non-dominant hand, across and in front of the body.
3. Hold the striking hand beneath the ball, swing down and back, then up and forward to hit the ball off the hand.
4. Transfer weight from the rear foot to the front foot.
5. Contact the ball with the hell of the hand.
6. Follow through in the direction of intended flight.

LEVEL 2
1. Use a forward-backward stride with bent knees.
2. Hold the striking hand beneath the ball, swing down and back, then up and forward to hit the ball off the hand.
3. Contact the ball with the hell of the hand.
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OVERHAND SERVE
LEVEL 3
1. Take a forward-backward stride position with the knees slightly flexed.
2. Toss the ball about 3 feet above the shoulder so the hand can meet the ball just above head high.
3. Transfer weight from the rear foot to the front foot as you contact the ball.
4. Contact the ball with heels of the hand above the head with the hands in a fist.
5. Extend the elbow and flex the wrist forward as you contact the ball.
6. Follow through in the direction of the intended flight and then swing downward.

LEVEL 2
1. Take a forward-backward stride position with the knees slightly flexed.
2. Contact the ball with heels of the hand above the head with the hands in a fist.
3. Extend the elbow and flex the wrist forward as you contact the ball.
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FOREARM PASS
LEVEL 3
1. Take a forward-backward stride position with the knees slightly flexed.
2. Interlock or cup fingers and turn the palms upward. The position of the fingers is a matter of preference.
3. Keep the forearms, wrist and elbow straight.
4. Contact the ball with the forearms, using an upward and forward direction.
5. Extend the body while contacting the ball.
6. Follow through in the direction of the intended flight.

LEVEL 2
1. Interlock or cup fingers and turn the palms upward. The position of the fingers is a matter of preference.
2. Keep the forearms, wrist and elbow straight.
3. Contact the ball with the forearms, using an upward and forward direction.
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SET PASS
LEVEL 3
1. Use a forward-backward stride with bent knees.
2. Flex the knees and elbows prior to the hit.
3. Tilt the head back, form a window with the hand above the face, and watch the ball closely.
4. Hit the ball with the fingertips in an upward and forward direction.
5. Extend the body upward on contact.
6. Follow through in the direction of intended flight.

LEVEL 2
1. Use a forward-backward stride with bent knees.
2. Flex the knees and elbows prior to the hit.
3. Hit the ball with the fingertips in an upward and forward direction.
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SOFTBALL

Throwing | Catching | Fielding and Catching Fly Balls | Batting

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Throwing and Catching
Grip
l. Hold the ball by the fingers and the palm.
2. Grip the ball tightly with the fingers across the seams.
3. For the two-finger grip place the index finger and the middle finger across the seams and rest the little finger and the side of the ball. Students with smaller hands should use the 3-finger grip, which requires placing three fingers (the index, middle, and ring fingers) across the seams.
4. Place the thumb under the ball and on the side opposite the little finger.
5. Grip the ball tightly.

Fielding Ground Balls
Ready Position and Alignment
1. Bend the knees and flex at the trunk so the glove and bare hand can touch the ground Keep the weight on the balls of the feet and the buttocks low to the ground.
2. Keep the feet in a forward back stride position with the leg on the throwing side back.
3. Bend the elbows and relax the arms and hands
4. Keep the glove and bare hand in the open position with the bare hand ready to trap the ball into glove.
5. Use the shuffle step to avoid crossing feet whenever possible when getting into a direct line with the path of the ball.

Handling the Ball
l. Align the body with the ball. Have a firm base of support.
2. Tuck the chin as the eyes follow the ball.
3. Keep arms and hands relaxed.
4. Hold the palms of the hands perpendicular to the path of the ball out in front of the body.
5. Give with the ball as you receive it, fielding the ball and bringing it up to the hip of the throwing side in preparation for the throw in one motion.

Transition from Fielding and Throwing
1. Mark the transition, fielding and throwing the ball clean, smooth and fast.
4. Know where to throw the ball before you field it.
5. Find the target before releasing the ball.
4. Stabilize your base of support before releasing the ball
5. Keep your body position relaxed and flexed.

Transition from Fielding and Throwing
1. Make the transition between catching a fly ball and throwing it clean, smooth, and fast.
2. Know where to throw the ball before you field it.
3. Find the target before releasing the ball.
4. Catch the ball on the throwing side of the body and take a crossover step to plant the rear foot. This step, commonly referred to as a crow hop step, helps to produce more force and stabilize the base of support.
5. Stabilize your base of support before releasing the ball.

THROWING
LEVEL 3
1. Use a forward back stride stance (one foot a;n front of the other> with the dominant leg back (right-handed thrower will have the right leg back).
2. Throw from a stable base.
4. Face the target. Increase the speed of movements.
5. Shift the center of gravity from back to forward.
6. Rotate throwing side forward-and transfer the weight to the front leg. Lead the arm motion with the glove.
7. Release with a wrist snap. Follow through in the intended direction of flight.

LEVEL 2
1. Use a forward back stride stance (one foot a;n front of the other> with the dominant leg back (right-handed thrower will have the right leg back).
2. Face the target. Increase the speed of movements.
3. Rotate throwing side forward-and transfer the weight to the front leg. Lead the arm motion with the glove.
4. Release with a wrist snap. Follow through in the intended direction of flight.
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CATCHING
LEVEL 3
1. Maintain body stability by using a forward-back stride.
2. Focus and track the oncoming ba1l, and align the body squarely with it.
2. Use a large surface (glove) to catch the ball and let the arms and hands give as the ball contacts it.
3. Transfer the body weight back to help absorb the force of the ball.

LEVEL 2
1. Maintain body stability by using a forward-back stride.
2. Focus and track the oncoming ba1l, and align the body squarely with it.
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FIELDING FLY BALLS
LEVEL 3
1. Use a forward back stride stance.
2. Face the ball and focus your eyes on the hit ball.
3. Move in toward the ball if necessary.
3. Keep the body in a released position in line with the ball.
4. Keep the glove pocket open and in front of the throwing shoulder.
5. Hold the throwing hand up by the glove, ready to grab and throw the ball.

LEVEL 2
1. Face the ball and focus your eyes on the hit ball.
2. Keep the glove pocket open and in front of the throwing shoulder.
3. Hold the throwing hand up by the glove, ready to grab and throw the ball.
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CATCHING A FLY BALL
LEVEL 3
1. Catch the ball above eye level on the throwing side of the body holding the glove with fingers pointing up
2. Place the throwing hand over the ball it goes into the glove to keep the ball in the glove.
3. Flex the elbows to absorb the force of the caught ball.
4. Keep the eyes focused on the ball when running after it.
5. When the ball is falling short of the fielder extend the glove toward the oncoming ball. Keep the glove open with the fingers pointed down.
6. Move quickly to the ball and try to get the body positioned in front of it.

LEVEL 2
1. Flex the elbows to absorb the force of the caught ball.
2. Keep the eyes focused on the ball when running after it.
3. Move quickly to the ball and try to get the body positioned in front of it.
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BATTING
LEVEL 3
1. Select a bat length that allows you to reach across the plate with the bat and a bat weight that allows you to control the bat on a forceful swing. The bat should not feel too heavy.
2. Take a firm grip on the bat, by placing the front arm hand on the bottom of the bat and the rear arm hand on top of the bottom hand. Hands should be together and knuckles aligned.
Have the body facing home plate with the feet parallel and shoulder width apart. Slightly bend the knees, keeping the weight on the back foot.
4. Lift the rear arm elbow away from the body and hold the bat off the shoulder in a vertical position perpendicular to the ground.
5. Focus the eyes on the release of the ball--avoid watching the pitcher's arm motion.
6. With the eyes focused on the ball, step forward with the front foot about 12 inches as you start the swing with the hands and arms.
7. Keep the rear foot planted as the weight shifts forward.
8. Keep the hips level and the shoulders level.
9. Make contact with the ball in front of the plate, not over it.
10. Swing the bat as fast as you can.
11. Roll the top hand over the bottom during contact.
12. Keep both hands on the bat at all times.
13. Swing the bat all the way around to the front shoulder during the follow- through.

LEVEL 2
1. Take a firm grip on the bat, by placing the front arm hand on the bottom of the bat and the rear arm hand on top of the bottom hand. Hands should be together and knuckles aligned.
2. Have the body facing home plate with the feet parallel and shoulder width apart. Slightly bend the knees, keeping the weight on the back foot.
3. Focus the eyes on the release of the ball--avoid watching the pitcher's arm motion.
4. With the eyes focused on the ball, step forward with the front foot about 12 inches as you start the swing with the hands and arms.
5. Keep the hips level and the shoulders level.
6. Make contact with the ball in front of the plate, not over it.
7. Keep both hands on the bat at all times.
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SOCCER

Dribbling | Passing | Shooting

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DRIBBLING
LEVEL 3
1. Tap ball lightly below center.
2. Use both feet far dribbling.
3. Keep the ball 1 or 2 feet in front of your feet.
4. Keep the arms free for balance.
5. Focus the eyes on the ball while maintaining awareness of the total situation.
6. Use the inside of foot, outside of foot, or toe.

LEVEL 2
1. Use both feet far dribbling.
2. Keep the ball 1 or 2 feet in front of your feet.
3. Focus the eyes on the ball while maintaining awareness of the total situation.
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PASSING
LEVEL 3
1. Focus eyes on the ball and keep arms free at sides for balance.
2. Contact the ball at the center for a push pass on the ground.
3. Contact the ball below the center for a low drive pass in the air.
4. Contact the ball, below the center but without follow-through for a chip pass.
5. Point the toe of the kicking foot up and out with the ankle locked for a pass using the inside of the foot; point the toe of the kicking foot down and in with the ankle locked for a pass using the outside of the foot; and point the toes of the kicking foot straight down for a pass using the instep of the foot.
6. Follow through in the direction of the pass for a push pass and low drive.

LEVEL 2
1. Focus eyes on the ball and keep arms free at sides for balance.
2. Point the toe of the kicking foot up and out with the ankle locked for a pass using the inside of the foot; point the toe of the kicking foot down and in with the ankle locked for a pass using the outside of the foot; and point the toes of the kicking foot straight down for a pass using the instep of the foot.
3. Follow through in the direction of the pass for a push pass and low drive.
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SHOOTING
LEVEL 3
1. Focus eyes on the ball and keep arms free at sides for balance.
2. Contact the ball at the center with the instep.
3. Place the non-kicking foot besides the ball in preparation for the kick.
4. Kick with either foot.
5. Follow through in the direction of the kick.

LEVEL 2
1. Contact the ball at the center with the instep.
2. Place the non-kicking foot besides the ball in preparation for the kick.
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BASKETBALL

SHOOTING
Description: Student stands behind the basket with a ball. On the "go" signal, the student shoots the ball, recovers the ball, and shoots again. The objective is to make as many baskets as possible in 30 seconds. Any shot can be used. The score is the number of baskets made.
Standards
LEVEL 3 10 or more
LEVEL 2 5 to 9
LEVEL 1 4 or fewer

PASSING
Description: Mark a restraining line 8 feet from a wall. On the "go" signal the student passes the ball against the wall, catches it, and continues passing and catching as many times as possible in 15 seconds. Any type of pass is allowed. The student must retrieve a ball out of control and return to the line to continue passing.
Standards
LEVEL 3 12 or more
LEVEL 2 5 to 11
LEVEL 1 Below 5
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DRIBBLING
Description: Arrange 5 cones at 10-foot intervals, with the first cone 5 feet from the starting line. The student starts behind the line and on the "go" signal dribbles zigzag around the cones and back to the starting line. The score is the number of seconds it takes to dribble the course.
Standards
LEVEL 3 16 seconds or less
LEVEL 2 16 to 22 seconds
LEVEL 1 22 seconds or more
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SOFTBALL

CATCHING BALLS ABOVE THE WAIST
Description: The student being tested stands inside a 30-foot circle. A thrower throws 2 fl fly balls from a tine 60 feet from the center of the circle so that the ball will come down within the circle. The student being tested catches each ball, rolls it to the side, and assumes a ready for the next catch. One point is scored for each ball caught.
Standard
LEVEL 3 10 to 20
LEVEL 2 10 to 14
LEVEL 1 average 9 or fewer
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SOCCER

SHOOTING
Directions: Mark a restraining line 8 feet from a wall, and place a soccer ball behind it. On the "go", signal the student begins kicking the ball against the wall as many times as possible in 30 seconds. The ball must be contacted from behind the line, but it may be kicked on the fly or bounce. If the student loses control of the ball, another ball is provided
Standards:
LEVEL 3 12 or more
LEVEL 2 5 to 11
LEVEL 1 Below 5
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DRIBBLING
Description: Arrange 5 cones at 10-foot intervals with the first cone 5 feet from a starting line. The student starts behind the line and on the "go" signal dribbles around the cones in a zigzag, both going down and returning to the starting line. The score is the number of seconds it takes to dribble the course.
Standards
LEVEL 3 16 seconds or less
LEVEL 2 16 to 22 seconds
LEVEL 1 22 seconds or more
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VOLLEYBALL

SERVE
The student stands in the serving area and serves 10 times either underhand or overhand. Balls that contact the net, antenna, or lands out of bounds are scored 0. Balls landing on a line score the higher point value.
Standards
LEVEL 3 - 40 to 31 points
LEVEL 2 - 30 to 21 points
LEVEL 1 - Less than 20 points

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PASSING
To begin, the tosser (teacher), in the tossing area tosses the ball to a passer in the passing area. The passer tries to pass the ball over the 7' (7th grade) 5' (5th grade) net into a scoring zone. 8 trials are given to the right scoring zone and left. Balls that hit the net or fall outside the scoring zone earn no points.
Standards
LEVEL 3 - 16 to 12 points
LEVEL 2 - 11 to 8 points
LEVEL 1 - Less than 7 points

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WRITTEN TEST


Grading     Rubric       Score

A           8           20 - 19

B           6           18 - 16

C           4           15 - 13

D           2           12 - 11

F           0           10 -  0

All written tests is 20 questions.

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SOCIAL SKILLS

ATTENDANCE, DISCIPLINE, DRESSING, EFFORT
Marks Rubric
0 8
1 7
2 6
3 5
4 4
5 3
6 2
7 1