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Dodging. “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”. Dodging Beyond Just Dodgeball. All dodgeball activities have been eliminated from the development of dodging skills. Throwing balls at other humans does not transfer to other sports. Safety (Injury May Result)
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Dodging “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
DodgingBeyond Just Dodgeball All dodgeball activities have been eliminated from the development of dodging skills. • Throwing balls at other humans does not transfer to other sports. • Safety (Injury May Result) • Legal (Banned in Some States) • Psychologically, throwing balls at other humans supports violence. REMEMBER: Physical Education is for ALL students, not just the skilled.
Dodging(Definition) The skill of quickly moving the body in a direction other than the original line of movement. This includes any maneuver a person uses to avoid being touched by a chasing person.
Dodging FleeingStationary Effective dodging actions include:QUICK FAKES, TWISTING, and STRETCHING
Levels of Skill Proficiency(taught after space awareness and traveling) • Precontrol • When a signal is given, quickly performing a designated dodging maneuver. • Control • Trying to run across a field while dodging one or more chasers. • Utilization • One group tries to dodge an opposing group while controlling an object (football, Frisbee, etc.). • Proficiency • A soccer player dribbles a ball past a defender by faking one way and traveling quickly in the opposite direction.
Importance of Dodging Many consider dodging a utilization and proficiency level of traveling along with tactical skills with other skill themes. Ability to dodge may be the difference in winning a championship. Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity. Use dodging activities to participate in physical activity.
References • Graham, G, Holt/Hale, S, & Parker, M (2007). Children Moving 7th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUx9ix-CxbM