Lesson 4
PHASE 1: RESEARCH EXAMPLES
CONTINUED
Quote of the day...
 “It is possible to store the mind with a million
facts and still be entirely uneducated.”
 Alec Bourne
Discussion
 Write down any questions you have regarding the
submission of Phase 1 for Monday
 How did you feel about the information given in
yesterday’s lesson?
 What types of issues did you run into last night as you
began research on YouTube?
 Recording your own footage
Review of Yesterday’s Handout
Analyzing Sport Skills
Step 1: Determine the primary
objective of the skill
Step 2: Study expert examples of
the skill being performed
Step 3: Divide the skill into
phases
Step 4: Divide each phase into
key elements
Components of Sport Skills:
(DESCRIPTION)
-Purpose of the skill
-Joints:
Ankle
knee
hip
shoulder
elbow
hands
head
-Base of support
Center of mass
Momentum (weight transfer)
-OTHER
Summative Assignment
Overview
 Phase 1: Research & Description of the skill
 Due Monday
 Formative Feedback
 Phase 2: Drawing Free Body Diagrams & Applying
Biomechanical Concepts
 Done In-Class – Due Date:
 Formative Feedback
 Phase 3: Biomechanical Analysis Report Paper
 Submitted Due Date:
 Summative EVALUATION – see Rubric
 Principles of Biomechanical Analysis – Stability, Maximum force,
Maximum Velocity p. 231
Example 2: Rugby: The ScrumHalf Pass
The scrum-half is the player on the field who most
often moves the ball from the ground into another
offensive player’s hands
Purpose: Move the ball from the ground into
offensive teammate’s hands
Success Criteria: Speed & Accuracy
Complete The Descriptive
Analysis
Follow
Through
Backswing
Critical
Instant
Backswing
Purpose of the skill - move the ball from the ground to the offensive player’s hands
Joints:
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Ankle – ankles are flexed, the back (weight bearing foot) is in dorsi-flexion, the non-weight
bearing foot is flexed at 90 degrees and pointed towards the passing target
-
knee – both knees are bent, the weight bearing leg is flexed to a greater angle
-
hip – the abdomen is flexed, the athlete is leaning forward, hips facing forward (squared up
toward the scrum)
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shoulder – shoulders are in line with the hips (squared towards the scrum, not the target),
-
elbow - elbows are slightly bent, as the ball is being held just anterior to the body, arms are
both pulled back towards the leg supporting most of the body weight
-
hands – fingers are spread and comfortably wrapped around the sides of the rugby ball,
wrists are flexed
-
head – head is turned to the side, looking at the passing target
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Base of support – the base of support is very wide (approx. A meter) and it is lateral
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Other - ?
Follow Through
Brainstorm Activity
 How would you organize or layout the
information required for Phase 1 so that it is
meaningful to you?
Think, Pair, Share:
 Use Black Board Space
 Share ideas with the class
Homework
 Complete Phase 1 for Monday so you can get
formative FEEDBACK
 Have a wicked good weekend!