Football and Volleyball

We have come to the end of our football unit and a lot of hard work has been accomplished. The students learned many football skills and techniques but it took a lot of patience and diligence on their part. They learned how to hold the ball properly and change direction when necessary as well as the positions on a football field and the job they have every time the ball is snapped (see pictures below). The students made great improvements with all the fundamentals and it was a pleasure to see them in action during our flag football games. Job well done!

Running the Ball Relays

Flag Football Games

Now it is time for volleyball. The students are getting a feel for this new ball that many have not played with. They are learning how to control the ball and make slight adjustments to hit the ball just right. Under-hand serving and bump-passing are skills that we will incorporate into short rallies so they begin to understand the game of volleyball.

As for fitness in P.E., we are making their simple plank holds a little more difficult. The students are doing plank stars, scorpion holds, and shoulder touches. Everyone has excelled at these skills as they continue to strengthen their core. Be sure to ask them to share their exercises and how it is helping their bodies!