Springfield College Daily Lesson Plan

Name:
Vinny Catania
Date: 11/7/16
Time:
8:53-10:19
School:
East Longmeadow High School
Lesson #: 1/4
Facilities: East Longmeadow High School Pool
Class Size: 28 (Size in Pool may vary based on participation
Grade:10th
Unit/Theme: Water Games
Generic Level: Control/Utilization
Equipment: Water Basketball, Basketball Hoops
Focus of Lesson: Offensive and Defensive Strategies in Water Basketball
Student Performance Objectives (SPO): (National #
; MA CF #
;
Task/Activity # )
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

(P)
Practice defensive movement skills throughout the whole lesson.
(S1.H1.L2, MACF 2.17, Activities 1, 2, 3, 4)
(C)
Identify a time in a game where a water basketball shot would be
appropriate, when asked by the teacher. (S2.H1.L1, MACF 2.17, Closure)
(A)
Demonstrates appropriate behavior toward classmates, teacher, and
equipment throughout the entire lesson. (S4.H2.L1, MACF 2.26, Entire lesson)
Check each objective is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally
appropriate?
Teacher Performance Objectives During the lesson the teacher will:
1. Safety protocols must be addressed as the pool is a dangerous place to
teach a class.
2. Emphasis the safety protocols throughout the lesson.
3. Check for understanding throughout the whole lesson.
4. Do not go more than 15 seconds without giving feedback.
5. Do not let students into the deep end if they have not completed a swim
test.
Special Considerations Small area for modified games
Be aware that the pool is a dangerous area if rules are not followed
Be considerate of other classmates, do not splash or jump on students
No horseplay in the pool
References: (include page # and/or actual web site address)
http://rec.arizona.edu/sites/rec.arizona.edu/files/3v3%20Water%20Basketball%20Rules
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Couturier, L. (2014). All. In National standards & grade level outcomes for K12 physical
education (p. 56). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.

TIME
0-8
8-8:30
8:30-9

9-9:15
9:15-11

11-11:30

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SEQUENCE OF LESSON

ORGANIZATION

Students Will Change into Swim Gear

Welcome
Self Introduction
Focus of the Day: Today we will learn the basic
skills and defensive tactics of water basketball, ,
and participate in a water basketball modified
game.
Signals: Go- Ready Go
Stop- Whistle
Safety: Since we are in the pool we must
heavily focus on safety. There are a few things
that I need everyone to be cautious of while we
are in and around the pool. First, absolutely no
running, I do not want anyone to slip and get
hurt. Next, no horseplay in or around the pool.
This includes dunking and pushing your friends.
No diving into the shallow end, or jumping into
the shallow end, we get into the pool through
the stairs. Remember we are here to have fun,
not to get hurt, if I see anyone disobeying these
rules, you will get a warning, then you will be
asked to sit out for the rest of class if you break
the rule again.
Informing Water Basketball O/D Strategies
In water basketball offensive and defensive
strategies can change up a whole game. If a
team is playing using offensive strategies they
will most likely have the upper hand. If a team
does not have any sort of defensive strategy
they will likely have a disadvantage because
there will not any sort of defense to take on the
offense.
Refining Offensive Strategies
1. Move off the ball, do not stand
still
2. Pass to open players
3. Shoot when you have an open
shot.

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Refining Defensive Strategies

1. Zone Defense
a. Pick an area and
guard that zone
2. Person-Person Defense
a. Pick an person to
guard and guard them.
Why would you use one defense over the
other type of defense?
Demonstration:
I will ask a couple students to help me
demonstrate the zone and man defense
Refining Rules of Water Basketball
Students will get into their teams and play a
game of water basketball.
The rules of water basketball include:
1. You cannot walk when you have
the ball, you must stay still until you
pass.
2. Everyone must touch the ball at
least once before your team can score.
3. You may not hold onto the ball for
more than 10 seconds.
Transition:
Students will transition from the benches to the
pool in groups
Warm-up:
Students will free swim for 3 minutes in order to
get used to the water and warm up their
muscles
Activity #1, Modified Water Basketball
Teams 1 and 2 will play first. Due to space there
will only be 2 teams allowed to play at once,
teams will be playing 5 minute games. When
teams are not playing (teams 3 and 4) they will
be talking about defensive strategies and
offensive strategies in order to critically think
and apply strategy to the game.
Transition: Teams 1 and 2 will exit the pool,
teams 3 and 4 will go into the pool and have 1
minute to get ready to play.
Activity 2 Modified Basketball Continued:
Teams 3 and 4 will play in the modified water
basketball game while the students on teams 1

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and 2 will go over defensive and offensive

tactics that worked and that can be improved in
their final game.
Transition:Teams 1 and 2 will enter the pool,
teams 3 and 4 will exit the pool and have 1
minute to prepare to play.
Activity 3 Modified Basketball Continued:
Teams 1 and 2 will play in the modified water
basketball game while the students on teams 3
and 4 will go over defensive and offensive
tactics that worked and that can be improved in
their final game.
Activity 4 Modified Basketball Continued:
Teams 3 and 4 will play in the modified water
basketball game while the students on teams 1
and 2 cheer on the member of teams 3 and 4.
Closure:
Teacher will review the offensive and defensive
strategies of water basketball and ask the
students to answer the following questions:
1. What is the difference between
man defense and zone defense?
a. Man defense is
man marking, zone is area
guarding.
2. When is it the best time to shoot
the ball?
a. When you have an
open shot and there is no
defender around you.
Mr. Gerry Will be taking over class from this
point forward.

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Water Basketball Questionnaire

Directions:
Circle the number that best corresponds with your agreement level on the
statements provided.

1
Strongly Disagree

2
Disagree

3
Neutral

4
Agree

I can name 3 offensive strategies for water basketball.

1

I can explain the two different types of defense used in water basketball.
1

Please name the two types of defense that can be used in water basketball.
1.
2.

5
Strongly Agree