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Army Blocks

Skill:
BLOCKING

Drill:
Army Blocks

Equipment needed:
6 cones, 3 bars, one punching pad

Instructors needed:
1 per Line


Description:
The students will build upper body strength by crawling under the bars and then repeatedly blocking.


Teaching SKILLZ:
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION – If the student touches the bar, or if they get hit with the noodle, they have three jumping jacks.
Brain SKILLZ:
DIVIDED ATTENTION – The student must be able to crawl underneath the bar, while making sure they do not hit the bar at the same time.


Step 1

Divide your students into lines.

Step 2 - Setting Up the Drill:

For each line you will need six cones with bars through the top most hole. Spread these about two feet apart. The instructor will be at the opposite end from the students.

Step 3 - Explain the Rules:
  • You are going to crawl under the first bar, perform 2 blocks.
  • Repeat until you reach the end and perform 2 more blocks.
Step 4 - Takeaways:
  • Crawl fast and strong.
  • Block fast.
  • Keep your legs straight.
Step 5
  • Continue until each student has three turns.

 

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Back & Forth

Skill:
BLOCKING

Drill:
Back & Forth

Equipment needed:
1 foam noodle per line

Instructors needed:
1 per Line


Description:
Students will practice BLOCKING by demonstrating their ability to be able to identify when the target is going to hit them, when it does then they are allowed to block.


Teaching SKILLZ:
HEALTHY COMPETITION – See which student can not get hit with the noodle and successfully block it every time.
Brain SKILLZ:
VISUAL PROCESSING – The student must be able to tell if the noodle is going to hit them, so they can block; they do not want to block when the noodle is not coming towards them.


Step 1

Divide your students into lines.

Step 2 - Setting Up the Drill:

The students will have a seat in front of the instructor.

Step 3 - Explain the Rules:
  • The 1st two students in the line will stand up and face the instructor.
  • The instructor will swing the noodle at 1 of the 2 students only the student that is being targeted can block.
  • The student does not want to block if the instructor is not aiming for them.
Step 4 - Takeaways:
  • Don’t block if it’s not your turn.
  • Keep your eyes open on each block.
  • Make sure your arm is over your head.
Step 5
  • Continue each person has 2-3 turns.

 

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Battle Blocks

Skill:
BLOCKING

Drill:
Battle Blocks

Equipment needed:
2 Small Square Pads Per Line

Instructors needed:
1 per Line


Description:
The students will practice BLOCKING by demonstrating that they can middle block to both sides of their body. This will challenge the students physical and mental stages of development as they must randomly demonstrate the rapid blocks.


Teaching SKILLZ:
NEUROBICS – Instead of counting regularly, the instructor can count by colors or animals in order to keep the students engaged and connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Brain SKILLZ:
VISUAL PROCESSING – The student must be able to tell when the pad is going to hit them and on what side so they can block correctly.


Step 1

Divide your students into lines.

Step 2 - Setting Up the Drill:

For each line you will need 2 square pads or focus mitts

Step 3 - Explain the Rules:
  • Your instructor will try to hit you on the sides with the pads
  • Use strong middle blocks with the correct hand so you don’t get hit by the pad
Step 4 - Takeaways:
  • Have Strong Arms.
  • Yell Loud.
  • Have good chambers.
Step 5
  • Continue until each student has three turns.

 

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