Kicking & Punting Manipulative Skills Alyssa Hunter Kines 464 10/10/12
Kicking Definition: striking with the foot/feet Examples: Stones on the sidewalk Kick the can Kickball Soccer dribble
Importance Helps develop and/or improve: Accuracy Body control Point of contact Force Direction Physical education, recess, sports, clubs, self-defense, emergencies
Kicking a ball David Beckham
Kicking While Swimming Michael Phelps – dolphin kick during the butterfly
Dance and Cheerleading Kicks Irish Jig, Cheerleading
Self-Defense Kicks
Emergency Kicks Mule kick
Progression of Kicking Precontrol: make contact with a stationary ball Kick stationary ball Run towards stationary ball Tap a ball while moving Control: accuracy, direction, partner relationships Send ball on ground or in air Kick toward target Quick kicks Change directions while dribbling
Progression of Kicking Cont’d Utilization: control, unpredictable situations, against opponent Kick at target while running Maneuver around obstacle High and low kicks Proficiency: group games, complex relationships Kick to target against defender Game like situations Kick at moving targets
Punting Definition: ball released from hands and kicked while it’s in the air Examples: Soccer goalie punt Football punt Rugby punt
Importance Helps develop and/or improve: Coordination of body movements Moving the body forward Dropping the ball accurately Kicking object before reaching the ground Physical education, recess, sports, clubs
Football Punt Daniel Sepulveda
Soccer Goalie Punt
Progression of Punting Precontrol: bounce before contact, lightweight balls Drop, bounce, kick Drop and punt Control: consistent contact, moving forward Distance Height Different types of balls Accuracy
Progression of Punting Cont’d Utilization: dynamic situations With a partner Catch and punt with time limit Proficiency: accurate, for distance in unpredictable situations Receiving and punting against opponents While traveling Game like situations
Reference Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S.A., Parker, M. (2010). Children moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.