MODIFIED GAMES Modified Games Defined Resemble the sport

MODIFIED GAMES Modified Games Defined: Resemble the sport on which they are based, but adapted to suit the players’ age, size, ability, skill and experience. (By Hilary Commission)

NATURE OF GAMES Fundamentally revolves around “solving a problem. ” For example: Volleyball: Strike ball over the net & inbounds in a way that the other team cannot return it. Softball: Put runners on base, and move them over by hitting the ball in a way that fielders cannot catch it on the fly.

TYPES OF GAME RULES v Primary Rules: v Define the way a game is played – v Changing a primary rule alters the game fundamentally. v EXAMPLE? v. Secondary Rules: Rules that can be changed without changing the fundamental nature of the game. v EXAMPLE? v

STRATEGIES USED TO MODIFY GAMES ü Change the rules; ü Change the size and type of equipment; ü Change the size of field/court/playing surface; ü Change duration of game; ü Change scoring methods/rules; ü Change number of players; ü Change the movement of the ball/object (slower/faster). Ex: Sideline basketball; 3 -Team Softball, 4 -Goal Soccer

MODIFYING GAMES WITHIN A CLASS GOAL: Arrange evenly matched competition to enable ALL students to enjoy the games and experience success. “Competition” A-Competition = Between-level, differences B-Competition = in equipment, rules, etc. EXAMPLE?

SMALL-SIDED GAMES ADAPTED BY T. GOODMAN Why Small-Sided Games? Want Ss to receive quality ALT-PE, OTR, & maximum participation to help increase skill level; Fewer Ss on the playing surface = more possible times S will come in contact with the ball. Ss have no choice; the ball will quickly find them; (3 v 3 = 1 ball per 6 players) vs.

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES? Want Ss to make more, less complicated decisions during the game - (less players on the field = less complicated decisions); Want Ss to be more physically efficient in the space they are playing in (reduced field size); Want Ss to have more individual teaching time with the T - - feel worthy & important;

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES? More opportunities to teach; o Allows T a perfect opportunity to observe and analyze the individual and collective responses of Ss under game-like conditions in a simple environment. o It is easier to teach on a smaller field…easier to observe.

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES? Want Ss to have more involved playing time in the game; o More opportunity to solve problems that only game can present. More opportunity to play all positions; o More exposure to offensive and defensive situations. . .

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES? Want Ss to have more opportunities to score goals, points, etc. which leads to more excitement & fun; o Smaller field size & fewer players fosters more shooting/scoring opportunities. The environment fosters development of social and mental skills; o Helps improve teamwork, communication, & competitiveness.

WHAT CAN BE TAUGHT? Technique. . . Every student will get multiple opportunities to use many of the skills involved in the game. Tactics. . . Smaller numbers mean more opportunities for decision making by each student. Transition. . . Encourages “fast play”. No cushion of teammates to delay attack when possession is lost.

SMALL-SIDED GAMES “Small Sided” environment is a developmentally appropriate environment for the Ss. It’s a FUN environment that focuses on the STUDENT! It just makes sense. . . doesn’t it?