M3. Kicking

Exploration Developing Mastering

Movement x movement is stiff throughout

x movement is more smooth but still

upright

x pupils will be able to approach the ball at

speed x movement is smooth

Trunk x the trunk remains upright and arm

on the non-kicking side not used

x x bend at the trunk and obvious swinging of the non-kicking leg

x the backswing Legs x backswing of the

kicking leg is limited

x backswing is obvious but still not

more than 90 degrees

x the backswing goes beyond 90 degrees

Contact x contact with the ball is inconsistent

x contact with the ball is consistent

x contact with the ball is consistent

Follow through

x there is very little follow through

x a follow through is evident but the

knee of the kicking leg remains bent

x the follow through in the direction of the

target is clearly evident

Rubric - Kicking Assessment

Kicking

Eyes focussed on the ball at all tim

es

Approach

the ball from

behind and slightly to the side

Ensure that the trunk leans forw

ard and the arm

opposite the kicking leg sw

ings forw

ard during contact

Place the non-kicking foot to the side of the ball

Swing the

kicking leg back to m

ake an angle of at least 90 degrees

Bring the kicking leg forw

ard fast, m

aking contact w

ith the ball using the shoe laces or instep

of the foot

Follow through

in the direction of the target

HIN

TS: W

hat instructions should I give? Kick the ball as far as you can. From

where should I observe

this skill? The side of the kicking leg. W

hat equipment do I need? A

ball.

Target Pupil H

ead Trunk

Legs Com

ments

Checklist - Kicking Assessm

ent

PUPIL ASSESSMENT: PEER OBSERVATION Kicking

My name is: Class: Date:

My partner’s name is: It:

Today we are looking at the skill of: kicking

My partner needs to:

LOOKS GOOD NEEDS MORE PRACTICE

1 approach the ball from behind and slightly to the side

2 place their non-kicking foot to the side of the ball

3 bring the kicking leg forward fast, making contact with the ball using the shoe laces or instep of the foot

4 swing the arm opposite the kicking leg forward and sideways

5 follow through afterwards in the direction of the target

Pupil’s comments:

Teacher’s comments:

Peer Observation - Kicking Assessment

Self Assessment - Kicking

PUPIL ASSESSMENT

Self-Assessment Web for KICKING

Pupil comment: While attempting this skill, I felt: Rate your effort level: Light Moderate Vigorous

Teacher comment:

Approach the ball from behind and

slightly to the side

Bring the kicking leg forward fast, making contact

with the ball and the laces

Swing the arm opposite the

kicking leg forward and

sideways

Follow through in the direction of

the target

Eyes focused on the ball throughout

Place the non-kicking foot to the

side of the ball Swing the kicking leg back to make

an angle of 90 degrees

The trunk leans forward