SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS EQUAL PARTS OFFENCE AND CREATIVITY

Here is a good teaching sequence to follow:

Explain the skill

• name the skill and describe it
• tell why it’s important and when it’s used. Highlight the key teaching points (key words or phrases used in instructing and giving feedback to your players)

Show how it is done
( can be skipped if the drill is being done regularly )

• demonstrate
• state key points again

Give time to practice

• get players to practice the skill right away
• get everyone involved

Tell them how they’re doing

• move around to each player
• give individual feedback
• get assistants to help