EQUIPMENT
1 soccer ball per student
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Simon Says. Your goal is follow Simon’s instructions with your soccer ball.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will begin as Simon.
- When I say, "Simon says….” you must repeat that action with your ball.
- If I do not say, “Simon says” then keep your ball still
Game 1: Play as indicated above. (Simon says, lift one foot up on the ball; kick the ball; dribble the ball twice; make a dog sound; put your elbow on the ball; high-five another classmate; bring the ball up and over your head; dribble the ball to specific area; make a fake sneeze sound; make a smile face; switch balls with someone; etc.)
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach: This is not an elimination game.
- Approach: The goal is not to “trick” the students, but to keep their ball bouncing.