Lesson Plan Template

Student Teachers Names: Jake Nieman & Caleb Barker

Topic: Broomball Number of Students: Approx 15/section Dates: Feb 8 & 9
Teaching Location/Area: “Garage” & WRC Pond - Changed to WRC #266

Objectives:
- Educators will be able to demonstrate the correct strategies and safety behind the game of
Broomball
- Educators will be able to instruct students on the history and equipment behind the game

NASPE Standards:
General Standards:
- Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of
motor skills and movement patterns.
- Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles,
strategies and tactics related to movement and performance
Specific Standards:
- Refines activity-specific movement skills in 1 or more lifetime activities (outdoor
pursuits, individual-performance activities, aquatics, net/wall games, or target games).25
(S1.H1.L2)
- Demonstrates competency in 1 or more specialized skills in health-related fitness
activities. (S1.H3.L1)
- Uses movement concepts and principles (e.g., force, motion, rotation) to analyze and
improve performance of self and/or others in a selected skill.27 (S2.H2.L1)
- Uses strategies and tactics effectively during game play in net/wall and/or target games.
(S2.H5.L1)
- Uses communication skills and strategies that promote team or group dynamics.50
(S4.H3.L1)
- Applies best practices for participating safely in physical activity, exercise and dance
(e.g., injury prevention, proper alignment, hydration, use of equipment, implementation
of rules, sun protection). (S4.H5.L1)
Outcomes:
- Students will be able to grasp the rules of the game Broomball
- Students will gain knowledge of the strategies and tactics behind the game, which are
similar to hockey
- Students will know how to properly strike and hit the ball into the opponent’s goal and
score
- Students will understand the history of the game amongst the different equipment needed
- Students will engage in a competitive environment playing Broomball, which is known to
be a lifetime activity

Equipment:
- Boots
- Brooms
- Helmets
- Gloves
- Broomballs

References:
- https://broomball.com/history/
- https://www.snoopyshomeice.com/broomball#:~:text=Broomball%20Safety
%20Rules&text=Brooms%20must%20be%20kept%20below,foot%20to%20stop%20the
%20ball.
- https://broomballuniverse.com/what-is-broomball-introduction-tips-equipment/
- https://broomball.com/gym-broomball/
- https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1010858
- https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/upload/Grade-Level-Outcomes-for-K-12-
Physical-Education.pdf
- https://www.rulesofsport.com/sports/broomball.html

Lesson Outline/Instruction:
History:
- Vikings engaged in a brutal, often-deadly sport called Knattleikr
- Today, many believe Knattleikr’s closest descendant to be broomball, a less violent
version of the sport.
- May have originated in Duluth, Minnesota
 - The United States started out with 10 players on the ice per team. By 1967, it had
dropped to 8 players per team. Some leagues still play eight-person broomball. By 1980,
the rules changed to 6 players per team.
- Broomball is played on a lake, a pond, an ice hockey rink or the gym floor
- It is played with rules and strategies similar to those of hockey.
- Some players wear padded, spongy shoes for grip on the ice.
- The object of the game is to strike a broomball with specially designed brooms into the
opponents net.

Equipment (proper fit, parts/names of equipment):

- Boots--These shoes have a tough exterior with rubber soles that grip the ice rather than
sliding
- Brooms--Sticks feature a broom-like knob on the end rather than a blade
- Helmets--Necessary for broomball given how easy it is to slip on the ice
- Gloves--Gloves will help keep your hands warm
- Broomballs--have little hexagonal panels molded together and is fairly soft and squeezy
to the touch

Key Words/Phrases:
- Goaltender--A player who stands in front of the goal trying to stop a score
- Interference--any type of holding, shoving, or blocking an opponent
- Slashing--swinging the broom to hit an opponent or their broom
- Cross checking--throwing oneself at or on an opponent
- High broom--contacting the ball or an opponent with the broom held above the shoulders
- Power play--when a team has the advantage in the number on offense
- Stick handling--using alternating taps of both sides of the broom to move the ball
(dribbling)
Review of Previous Skills:
- Demonstrating proper gear & clothing for the cold environment
- Balance on the snow/ice

Safety:
- Brooms must be kept below the waist at all times.
- Throwing the stick at the ball or to the ice surface is illegal.
- Kicking the broomball is illegal. But, you may use your foot to stop the ball

Class Organization:
- Sitting/Standing inside for lecture aspect
- Split class into two groups of 6-8 for drills Drills on Pond

Teaching Strategies:
- Loud Projection
- Large v Small group time to maintain attention
- Competitive atmosphere
- Proper & clear instruction

Lead-up Skills and Drills/Technique:

- Stick handling
- Passing drills
- Wrist shots/Striking

Error Identification/Correction Techniques:

Posture
- Poor body language leads to poor technique with other basic skills such as striking
Knee Bend & Hip Flexion
- Striding and being fluid on the ice/floor
Practice Method:
- Group work for history/safety/equipment
- Fluidity for drills (more reps, smaller groups)
- High-competition atmosphere to keep people engaged

Modifications:
- Gym Broomball (instead of ice)
- Shorter sticks
- Regulation goals rather than Broomball size
- Foam sticks rather than plastic/rubber
- Soft balls rather than regulation ball

Games/Activities: (Main Plan) - NOW INSIDE

Inside Introduction (7 min)
- Introduction/Rules/Positions - C
- Goalie, two defenders, three attackers
- Hockey scoring
- Faceoff to put ball in play
- Never swing above waist height
-
- History - C
- Safety - J
- Equipment Overview - J
Activity Begins
- Stickhandling/Agility Drill (5 min) - C&J
- Partner Relay
- Down & back with ball
- Passing Drill (5 min) - C&J
- Partner Passing (Stationary)
- Partner Passing (Moving down the gym & back)
- Striking/Passing Drill (5 min) - C&J
- Passing Line & Striking Line
- One student passes it to the striker who is in front of the goal
- Rotate left & right sides
- Full-Speed Game (10-15 min) - C
- 6v6 w/ goalie
 - 6v6 w/o goalie
- Add/subtract different types of balls
Closure (3 min) - J
- Review of rules
- Review of drills
- Reflection of game/thoughts/opinions

2 Week unit plan (3 sessions per week):

1. Introduction & History 2. Safety and Equipment 3. Stickhandling Drills

Lecture Overview Skating/agility Drills

4. Passing Drills 5. Drill Review 6. 6v6 Broomball

Striking Drills Broomball knockout Competitive Game