Session Plan Template

Session Plan Template

*To be used when planning for all your session observations

Group Size / Level: 4-6 Duration: 60-80 mins

Session Number: # 1 of 20 . Equipment Required: Pads, Floor markers.

Training Outcomes:

To learn and practice the advanced skill of Check Hook.

1. To understand and perform Check Hook on demand with correct body mechanics.
2. To follow-up after execution of the Check Hook.
3. To understand and apply the Check Hook in a spar or bout.
4. Preparation of other more advanced punches that build on the basics of Check Hook.
5. Improve overall athleticism of the boxers - improved body coordination and spatial awareness.

Values & Attributes Specific/Visible Behaviours (that you will be able to observe)

1. Focus 1. Boxers to concentrate on executing the Check Hook correctly and proactively practice and seek coaches
2. Enthusiasm or partners for observation or corrections if any.
3. Self- Belief 2. Boxers believe that they can internalise and execute the Check Hook on demand.
4. Care for training partners 3. In partner drills or sparring, boxers to focus on skill development instead of trying to dominate.

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Time Activity Description Actions by Coach / Coaching Cues

Check: Instruction & Explanation, checking for understanding for
(+diagrams, if any) tasks & behaviours

Act: Observation & Analysis, Providing Feedback, on skills &

behaviours

Reinforce: Methods you will use to discuss or emphasise learnings

related to skills and/or values

20mins Introduction / Warm-up

Jumping Jacks, skipping and stretching. 10m Check

Skill specific warm-ups. 10m 1. Demonstrate skill clearly

2. Communicate the details of the skill through a seris of
1. Leg Switch - front-back, left-right coaching cues.
2. Trunk Rotation 3. Ensure the expectations were understood by the boxers
3. Shoulder Circles 4. Get a boxer to demonstrate the skill.

For each item, start from square stance to boxing stance. Act

25mins Main Activities

1. Continue to monitor the boxers practicing the skill.
1. Basic Skill Development(guideline) 2. Remind the boxers on the body mechanics through
a. Feet only - Left Step, Right Step. 1R coaching cues.
3. Give positive feedback when boxers display good
b. a with trunk twist. 1R
understanding and execution of the skill.
c. b with hooks. 1R
4. Provide immediate feedback to correct any display of
d. c with backwards movement. 1R
improper mechanics.
e. c and d with follow-up actions. - left CH with cross, right CH
5. For partner work, to encourage the partners to check and
with Jab, CH with opposite side CH. 2R correct the boxers.
6. For technical sparring, to remind the boxers to care for their

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partners.

25mins 2. Technical Application(partner work with pads)

a. Stationary. 2R
b. Partner moving forward, boxer moving backwards. 2R
c. b but after first check hook, partner to continue facing the
boxer, boxer to execute a follow-up action.(Exit,Cross, Jab or
CH). 2R

16-20mins 3. Technical Application(Technical Sparring)

a. Partner to perform a role of a forward pressure fighter
pressing into mid or close range, Boxer to maintain distance
and change angle using check hooks and follow up actions.
Boxer to keep rotating back to the center of the ring. 4R

10mins Conclusion / Summary Reinforce

1. Cool Down 1. Highlight and summarise the importance of correct body

2. Debrief mechanics through coaching cues.
2. Get the boxers to execute the skills with me for a final
check.
3. Positive feedback for Boxers that executed CH well.
4. Highlight areas of improvement for each boxers.
5. The boxers reflect on the application of the CH in various
positions and how it can help them score.