Due Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
For this weeks post I want to get more philosophical. Read the essay below, it was written by a guy named Blair Morrison and touches on the question of; are you pushing yourself or just getting by? You can find more of his essays here.
For this weeks blog. First, tell me what the essay means to you. Do you agree or disagree? You can include where you think you fall in his 90% to 10% example and/or examples of what you do that place you in that category. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR POST.
Fitness Is...
Potential.
Everybody has it. Few reach it.
It’s easy to assume that people despise mediocrity because the world is littered with evidence of humanity’s desire to excel—our obsession with talent, our reverence for heroes, even our love of money. It’s easy to assume that everyone wants to be his or her physical best because everywhere there are those wishing for a better body type or a better lifestyle. They fill our virgin ears with a symphony of sincerity and aspiration, but listen closer. They clamor with empty voices.
The truth is that 90% of people just want to get by. We pretend our ultimate goal is to be the best version of ourselves, reading the right literature, quoting the right sources, joining the right gyms; but the reality is far less compelling. If we are truly honest we will admit that the level to which we might possibly rise is rarely our chief concern. More important is reaching the level where we can merely survive or, at the very least, mock survival. Getting there is much easier. Getting there requires less time, less pain, and less effort. Getting there is too often there enough.
I was speaking with my father the other day about a friend of ours whose son wanted to be a college football player. He had good size and natural talent, but he was a little slow and lacked the explosive quality most big programs look for in an athlete. One evening while having dinner with this family my dad suggested that the kid hang a bell at the top of the hill abutting their property and ring it every morning before going to school. Not only would sprinting up the hill begin to build the explosive power needed for speed and acceleration but the sound of the bell would become a symbol of his dedication to the goal. I wish I could say the kid went out and rang that bell every day, or committed himself to some other program in its place, but this isn’t that kind of story. He, like many others like him, chose instead to remain a card-carrying member of that mediocre 90%.
Why? Because greatness is HARD. Our bodies don’t care about potential. They were built to survive, not to excel, and survival has gotten pretty easy as of late. Our bodies don’t know that by being stronger and faster and leaner the likelihood of illness, disease, and injury drop dramatically. Our bodies only know that it hurts like hell getting there. It takes supreme physical and mental fortitude and an unflinching, genuine ambition to overcome these hurdles. Most of us lack this and it shows.
In this story his ability wasn’t being measured against theirs or any others, only against his own potential as an individual. He claimed that he wanted to be the best that he could be, to give himself the best chance to be a college football player. But when faced with the reality of what it would take to reach that goal he balked, exposing his ambitions as half-hearted and insincere, and his athletic future to be one ridden along the tired road to the middle. This is an all too common tragedy.
After hearing this story, I sat for a minute and observed my father. He was visibly disappointed by the kid’s inability to commit himself to his goal. Yet I knew for a fact that my dad had wanted to lose weight for years and failed to commit himself to doing so in much the same way. This struck me as a prevailing irony, not just in this conversation but in our culture in general, so I decided to ask him when was the last time he “rang the bell.” He was lost for a second, then smiled wryly as he got my meaning. “Too long,” he replied.
Sadly, it seems that our praise of greatness and our distaste for mediocrity is an appreciation and expectation reserved for others. We expect Jordan or Tiger or Ronaldo to reach their potential every time they compete and we shake our heads when they fall short. But we shrug off our love handles and that occasional chocolate cake as acceptable losses. We cry for the children growing up without physical opportunities, yet lie on the couch and amicably waste ours away. We claim we’re too old, too fat, too injured, or too tired. The truth is we’re too obsessed with getting by.
The good news is that physical potential does not expire. It has no shelf life. Whatever state you’re in at whatever moment, you can always be better. SO BE BETTER. Too often people try to do this by setting a number to hit, a person to beat, or a mirror to impress, implicitly attaching a finite quality to the process. This focus is flawed. As you change and improve, so too should your potential grow and your ambition swell. Remember that fitness is a goal inadvertently attained through the systematic overestimation of yourself in all fields. It’s a byproduct of setting the bar too high, of striving for perfection and falling just short. It’s knowing that you’ll never get there but trying your damndest nonetheless. It’s constantly pushing your limits in every direction regardless of your skill. It’s finding a way to keep ringing the bell.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Period 2 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
Period 4- Advanced Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
Period 6 -Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
In our 3 on 3 unit we have discussed several ways to create space on offense to get open. Please tell me your team name and explain how to correctly use a pick and roll, a curl, or a fade to create space from the defender. How important do you think it is to be able to read the defense? Why?
Don't forget to put your name on the Blog.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Period 1 -Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. How does a regulation high school basketball game start?
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. How does a regulation high school basketball game start?
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 4 -Advanced Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 6 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
In class we have been working on setting screens and discussing reading the defense in our 3 on 3 unit. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Period 1- Team Sports
Due Date: Wednesday, November 18th
After we finish the floor hockey unit, we will be starting our basketball unit. This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
After we finish the floor hockey unit, we will be starting our basketball unit. This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
No. 1: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Last Season: 28-7, 14-4 Big Ten
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 18th
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
No. 1: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Last Season: 28-7, 14-4 Big Ten
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
Period 4 -Advanced Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 18th
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
No. 1: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Last Season: 28-7, 14-4 Big Ten
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
Period 6 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 18th
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
No. 1: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Last Season: 28-7, 14-4 Big Ten
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
Period 7 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 18th
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
This is my favorite time of year because college basketball is starting. For those of you who don't already know, I am a huge Maryland Terps fan. Please read the article below about the Maryland Men's basketball team and answer the questions about the article. Please make sure you put your name on your Blog before you submit.
No. 1: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Last Season: 28-7, 14-4 Big Ten
Eighteen months ago, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon was coming off a 17-15 season and five-transfer summer that had even the most die-hard Terrapins fans -- OK, especially the die-hard Terrapins fans -- wondering where things could possibly go from there.
Why, straight to No. 1, of course.
It has been a remarkable -- and remarkably fast -- turnaround for Turgeon and his Terps, whose already stunning ascent to 28 wins and a No. 4 seed a season ago was followed by an offseason chock-full of good news, future lottery pick center Diamond Stone and graduate transfers.
Robert Carter and Rasheed Sulaimon joined returners Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, as well as a well-rounded cast of role players and vets.
Suddenly, in a season without an overwhelming preseason favorite, Maryland has the nation's most talented and most balanced roster. When your program flips the script so quickly, why play the shrinking violet?
"I like the No. 1 better than anything else, to be honest with you," Mark Turgeon told ESPN's Andy Katz in September. "It's really helped us. People look at us differently. And we've really embraced it." -- Eamonn Brennan
Best Case: The Terps are as good as they have been since the first decade of this new century. Maryland won 28 games last season, the most since Gary Williams cut the nets down in Atlanta in 2002. If the Terps defend with a purpose, Maryland has the talent to get back to the Final Four. The past season, Maryland had the best defense in the Big Ten and held opponents to just 39.5 percent shooting from the floor. Last year, Melo Trimble was one of five freshmen with six or more win shares for his team, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones (all first-round NBA draft picks). With Trimble being fouled (Maryland had the fourth-best free throw rate in the nation) and Jake Layman hitting shots and making aggressive plays, bolstered by quality transfers and an impact freshman in Diamond Stone, coach Mark Turgeon could climb the ladder Williams did.
Worst Case: Maryland is now the hunted, which is a different mentality altogether. Will the Terps be hungry to face that challenge and spotlight every day? Will Maryland continue to win the close ones? The Terps were 12-1 in games decided by six points or fewer, with the only loss coming to Tom Izzo and Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament. If Maryland doesn't have enough gas in the tank, mentally and physically, at the end of the season, it could see an early exit from the NCAA tournament.
"They have incredible depth. It's a good problem to have, but there's a concern whether Turgeon can keep everyone happy. Jake Layman came back to be a first-round pick. Diamond Stone is a big-time recruit who many think will and should be a one-and-done guy. It's going to be interesting. Melo Trimble also needs to become a leader with Dez Wells gone -- and these guys aren't creeping up on anyone. There's a lot of pressure on them."
1. Who is Maryland's new freshman center?
2. Name 2 players for Maryland that are graduate transfers.
3. Why did the article say that Maryland had the best defense last year in the Big Ten?
4. What was Maryland ranked in free throw shooting last year in the nation?
5. Based on what you read, do you think Maryland will win a National Championship this year? Why or why not?
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Period 1 -Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, November 4th
We are getting ready to start our floor hockey unit. Watch 10-15 minutes of an NHL Game. After watching the game write 5 complete sentences about what you saw. In your response include what game you watched and your reaction to the gameplay. Below is a link to the full schedule.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebymonth.htm#?navid=nav-sch-month
We are getting ready to start our floor hockey unit. Watch 10-15 minutes of an NHL Game. After watching the game write 5 complete sentences about what you saw. In your response include what game you watched and your reaction to the gameplay. Below is a link to the full schedule.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebymonth.htm#?navid=nav-sch-month
Period 2- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 4th
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
Period 4- Advanced Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 4th
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
Period 6 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 4th
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, November 4th
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
We are currently in our basketball unit. Please tell me 2 strengths of your team. Also, tell me 2 weaknesses that you and your teammates need to work on to be successful. Please remember to put your name on your Blog.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Period 1 - Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Soccer rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Each team may have ______ players including a goalie.
2. If an offensive player is fouled in the box, the result is a _________kick.
3. It is best to pass with which part of the foot?
4. A penalty kick is taken _____________ yards away from the goal line.
5. According to FIFA, a player that receives a _________ card is ejected from the game.
6. What basic soccer skill is used when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline?
TRUE or FALSE
7. To shoot the ball, players should point their toes to the ground and kick the ball with the laces.
8. According to the Two- Touch Rule, a player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play.
9. A player is allowed to kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.
10. If the ball is kicked into the air, a player is allowed to use their hand to knock the ball back down to the ground.
Soccer rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Each team may have ______ players including a goalie.
2. If an offensive player is fouled in the box, the result is a _________kick.
3. It is best to pass with which part of the foot?
4. A penalty kick is taken _____________ yards away from the goal line.
5. According to FIFA, a player that receives a _________ card is ejected from the game.
6. What basic soccer skill is used when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline?
TRUE or FALSE
7. To shoot the ball, players should point their toes to the ground and kick the ball with the laces.
8. According to the Two- Touch Rule, a player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play.
9. A player is allowed to kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.
10. If the ball is kicked into the air, a player is allowed to use their hand to knock the ball back down to the ground.
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Period 4- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Period 6- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Basketball history and rules quiz. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points. Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog so you receive credit.
1. Who invented the game of basketball and where was it invented?
2. In high school basketball, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
3. How many total players are on the basketball court at one time during a high school regulation game?
4. What position does a smart offensive player always get in when they catch the ball?
5. Name and explain 2 moves that we worked on in class to attack the basket and get past the defense. When would you use this move?
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Period 1- Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Football terminology and rules quiz Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points.
Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog, so you can receive credit.
1. Who was the first team to ever win the Super Bowl?
2. What is the line of scrimmage?
3. Name and explain a pass pattern we ran in class. What does the running backs and wide receivers do?
4. Assuming there are no penalties, which yard line does a kickoff start from in high school?
True of False
5. In flag football, a fumble, or a ball that is dropped to the ground, is ruled a dead ball and not able to be advanced.
Football terminology and rules quiz Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question is worth 2 points.
Please don't forget to put your name on the Blog, so you can receive credit.
1. Who was the first team to ever win the Super Bowl?
2. What is the line of scrimmage?
3. Name and explain a pass pattern we ran in class. What does the running backs and wide receivers do?
4. Assuming there are no penalties, which yard line does a kickoff start from in high school?
True of False
5. In flag football, a fumble, or a ball that is dropped to the ground, is ruled a dead ball and not able to be advanced.
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 7th
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Period 4 - Advanced Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 7th
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Period 6 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 7th
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, October 7th
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
We are getting ready to start our 2 on 2 unit. This unit will focus on getting position and making moves in the post. Watch the video clip below and answer the following questions. Please make sure to write your name on your blog.
1. Please indicate 2 ways to get position in the post.
2. How can you give your opponent a different look in the post?
3. In the video, Carlos Boozer says that size and build or physique do not determine how successful you will be in the post position. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Period 1 - Team Sports
Due Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Please watch the video clip below about football positions and offensive strategies. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. What do tight ends do in a high school football game?
2. What positions would the fastest members of the team play?
3. What are 2 advantages of running a pro set or split back offense?
4. After watching the video clip and grasping a better understanding of positions, please list your team members and name the position that you think they are most successful at. Please don't forget to include yourself.
1. What do tight ends do in a high school football game?
2. What positions would the fastest members of the team play?
3. What are 2 advantages of running a pro set or split back offense?
4. After watching the video clip and grasping a better understanding of positions, please list your team members and name the position that you think they are most successful at. Please don't forget to include yourself.
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
Period 4 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
Period 6 -Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?
Period 7 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?wing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
As a way to wrap up our one on one unit please watch the video below with Kobe Bryant. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. Name 2 ways Kobe creates space.
2. Explain one of his signature moves and how he reads the defense in the move.
3. Which move on the video clip do you feel you are best at? Why ?wing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Period 1 - Team Games
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the team games classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Period 2 -Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Period 4 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Period 6 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Period 7 - Basketball
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to working hard to reach your health and fitness goals through your physical education class. I am looking forward to meeting those of you I have not met and reconnecting with those who have been in class before. We have continued to work hard to improve the basketball classes and hope you will enjoy the semester.
For your first blog, I just want to be sure you know how to comment.
Please leave me a comment with your name and what your favorite thing you did this summer so that I know you are able to use the blog.
The instructions are below.
1. Click on the word "Comment" below and a text box will appear
2. click in the text box and write your comment, in this case your name. Be sure to include your name in all comments
3. Under the text box is a place to decide how you want to comment. If you have a google account you can select that profile. If not select "anonymous" as your profile(remember to put your name in the comment or I will not know it is yours and will not give you credit)
4. Click "post comment" and you are done
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Period 1 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
Period 2 -Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
Period 4 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
Period 5- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
It has been a great semester in all of my classes.
For your final blog I want to know how I can be a better teacher. Please answer the following questions for your final blog.
1. What did you like most about the class?
2. What did you like least about the class?
3. How did you like the use of the blog in class?
4. What would you change to make your experience in physical education better?
5. Will you take a physical education class again?
Your response will have no implications for your final grade other than if you fail to do it, so please be honest as your responses help form what we do in the future. It has been a pleasure working with each of you this past semester. Stop in and say hi when your travels bring you by the gym.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Period 1 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, May 13th
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Period 2 -Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, May 13th
In flag football, their are certain skills that lend themselves to certain positions on the field. The object of the game is to get the ball down the field to score. Assigning the right position to each player will make this job easier.
Quarterback - Good under pressure, can make quick decisions, nice throwing arm.
Wide Reciever - Fast person with nice ability to catch.
Tight End- Good at catching short passes doesn't need to be superfast.
Center - Must be willing to touch the ball on every play. Doesn't need to be superfast but has good hands.
Runningback - Is agile. Has ability to cut back and forth and make people miss the tackle through dodging and finding the open lane.
Please assign positions to your team and yourself and explain why you assigned each player to their position. Please PUT YOUR NASME ON THE BLOG
In flag football, their are certain skills that lend themselves to certain positions on the field. The object of the game is to get the ball down the field to score. Assigning the right position to each player will make this job easier.
Quarterback - Good under pressure, can make quick decisions, nice throwing arm.
Wide Reciever - Fast person with nice ability to catch.
Tight End- Good at catching short passes doesn't need to be superfast.
Center - Must be willing to touch the ball on every play. Doesn't need to be superfast but has good hands.
Runningback - Is agile. Has ability to cut back and forth and make people miss the tackle through dodging and finding the open lane.
Please assign positions to your team and yourself and explain why you assigned each player to their position. Please PUT YOUR NASME ON THE BLOG
Period 4 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, May 13th
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
Period 5 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, May 13th
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
Period 7 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, May 13th
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
The teams have been selected! Please take a moment and look at your teams!
Team positions. A basketball team has five players that play five different postions.
1. A "1" is the point guard. This person is the best dribbler and passer. This person brings the ball down the court and has the best chance of maintaining possesion of the ball if pressure is put on.
2. A "2" is the shooting guard. This person has the best shot on the team. You want this person to shoot the ball for you the most.
3. A "3" is the small forward. This person is a pretty good at shooting and rebounding. They will cut through the lane and be a threat.
4. A "4" is the power forward. This person is a great rebounder and will spend most of the time with their back to the basket, or playing in the post. They will take close shots and look to rebound every ball
5. A "5" is the center. This person is usually the tallest person on the team and specializes in shot blocking and rebounding. On offense, they are like the power forward and play close to the basket.
Please look at your team and assign the players on your team a role or position as described. Put the number next to their name from 1-5 and put yourself last with whichever number you think you will fit into and why.
Please put your name on the blog
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Period 1 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 29th
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
Period 2 - Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, April 29th
We will begin football this week and I want to start getting you thinking about key concepts and positions associated with football.
Please take a moment and define the following terms. Please remember to put your name on your blog.
Line of scrimmage
Defensive back
Blitz
Interception
Cover 1
Cover 3
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Fumble
Safety
We will begin football this week and I want to start getting you thinking about key concepts and positions associated with football.
Please take a moment and define the following terms. Please remember to put your name on your blog.
Line of scrimmage
Defensive back
Blitz
Interception
Cover 1
Cover 3
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Fumble
Safety
Period 4 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 29th
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
Period 5 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 29th
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
Period 7 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 29th
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
During this semester, we have worked on several topics relating to improving basketball skills. Please make sure to put your name on your blog and submit it in the correct period.
1. Fundamental skills, and Movement Skills
2. 1-on-1 Basketball- Attacking and Defending the Basket
3. 2-on-2 Basketball- Post Moves and Defense
4. 3 on 3- Basketball- Setting Screens, Reading the Defense, and creating space
Please explain how each of these topics relate to 5-on-5 basketball play (offensively/defensively).
How successful do you feel with each of these topics?
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Period 1 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Period 2 - Team Games
Due Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Please watch the video clip below about football positions and offensive strategies. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. What do tight ends do in a high school football game?
2. What positions would the fastest members of the team play?
3. What are 2 advantages of running a pro set or split back offense?
4. After watching the video clip and grasping a better understanding of positions, please list your team members and name the position that you think they are most successful at. Please don't forget to include yourself.
Please watch the video clip below about football positions and offensive strategies. Please answer the following questions after viewing the video clip. Make sure to put your name on your assignment.
1. What do tight ends do in a high school football game?
2. What positions would the fastest members of the team play?
3. What are 2 advantages of running a pro set or split back offense?
4. After watching the video clip and grasping a better understanding of positions, please list your team members and name the position that you think they are most successful at. Please don't forget to include yourself.
Period 4- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Period 5- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Period 7 -Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Since March Madness is coming to a close, I thought this assignment would enhance your learning and understanding of the game. I truly believe that you can learn just as much from watching the game as you can by playing it. The Men's NCAA Championship game will be player on Monday, April 6th. I would like you to watch the game (if that isn't possible, you can use other sources to answer the questions below). Additionally, the semifinal games will be played April 4th with Michigan State vs. Duke at 6pm and Wisconsin vs. Kentucky at 8:30pm. Both games will be on TBS. Please answer each question based on the Championship game and please don't forget to put your name the Blog.
1. Who won the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game?
2. Who lost?
3. What was the final score?
4. Who was the leading scorer from the winning team?
5. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
7. Who was the leading scorer from the losing team?
8. How did this player score most of his points (ie, lay-ups, jump shots, free throws, 3- pointers)?
9. In your opinion, who was the best defensive player from the winning team? Why?
10. Did you think the most talented team won? Why?
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Period 1 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 1st
In class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 2 - Team Games
We are just starting our floor hockey unit. Watch the video below about the history, rules, and strategies of floor hockey and then answer the questions below. Please make sure to put your name on the blog or you will not receive credit.
1. Where was the first indoor floor hockey game played? And in what year was it played
2. What is the standard number of players in a floor hockey game?
3. What are the 4 positions in floor hockey?
4. What is the most accurate form of passing called in floor hockey?
5. Please name 3 Major penalties in floor hockey?
6. What is a Power Play in floor hockey?
Period 4- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 1stIn class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 5 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 1st
In class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
In class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Period 7- Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, April 1st
In class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
1. When you set a screen, do you set the screen on a person or an area?
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
In class we are just starting our 3 on 3 unit. A critical part of this unit is going to be setting screens and reading the defense. Please watch the video below and answer the following questions. Each question is worth 2 points. Please make sure to write your name on your Blog.
2. What are 3 things the offensive player can do when they are being screened?
3. When should you curl off of a screen?
4. What is the most important thing to do when coming off a screen?
5. How frequently is your team using screens during your game play? Have they been effective for your team?
Friday, February 27, 2015
Period 1 - Basketball
Due Date: Wednesday, March 18th
We are getting ready to start our basketball 3 on 3 unit. Based on your own basketball experiences, as well as what you have learned so far in class, what are three strengths that your 3 on 3 team must possess to be successful? Why?
We are getting ready to start our basketball 3 on 3 unit. Based on your own basketball experiences, as well as what you have learned so far in class, what are three strengths that your 3 on 3 team must possess to be successful? Why?
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