Modified Games Defined:

Resemble the sport on which

they are based, but adapted to
suit the players age, size,
ability, skill and experience.

(By

Hilary Commission)

Fundamentally revolves around solving

a problem.

For example:
Volleyball: Strike ball over the net &
inbounds in a way that the other team
cannot return it.

Softball: Put runners on base, and move

them over by hitting the ball in a way that
fielders cannot catch it on the fly.

Primary Rules:

Define the way a game is played

Changing a primary rule alters the game
fundamentally.
EXAMPLE?
Secondary

Rules:

Rules that can be changed without

changing the fundamental nature of the
game.
EXAMPLE?

Change the rules;

Change the size and type of equipment;

Change the size of field/court/playing surface;

Change duration of game;

Change scoring methods/rules;

Change number of players;

Change the movement of the ball/object (slower/faster).

Ex: Sideline basketball; 3-Team Softball, 4-Goal Soccer

GOAL:
Arrange evenly matched competition to
enable ALL students to enjoy the games and
experience success.
Competition
A-Competition = Between-level, differences
B-Competition = in equipment, rules, etc.
EXAMPLE?

Why Small-Sided Games?

Want Ss to receive quality ALT-PE, OTR, &

maximum participation to help increase skill
level;

Fewer Ss on the playing surface = more possible

times S will come in contact with the ball. Ss
have no choice; the ball will quickly find them;
(3 v 3 = 1 ball per 6 players) vs.
(11 v 11 = 1 ball per 22 players)

Want Ss to make more, less complicated

decisions during the game - (less players on
the field = less complicated decisions);

Want Ss to be more physically efficient in the

space they are playing in (reduced field
size);

Want Ss to have more individual teaching

time with the T - - feel worthy & important;

More opportunities to teach;

o Allows T a perfect opportunity to observe
and analyze the individual and collective
responses of Ss under game-like conditions
in a simple environment.
o

It is easier to teach on a smaller field

easier to observe.

Want Ss to have more involved playing

time in the game;
o More opportunity to solve problems that
only game can present.

More opportunity to play all positions;

o More exposure to offensive and
defensive situations...

Want Ss to have more opportunities to score goals,

points, etc. which leads to more excitement & fun;
o Smaller field size & fewer players fosters more
shooting/scoring opportunities.

The environment fosters development of social

and
mental skills;
o Helps improve teamwork, communication, &
competitiveness.

Technique. . .
Every student will get multiple opportunities to
use many of the skills involved in the game.
Tactics . . .
Smaller numbers mean more opportunities for
decision making by each student.
Transition . . .
Encourages fast play. No cushion of
teammates to delay attack when possession is
lost.

Small Sided environment is a

developmentally appropriate
environment for the Ss.

Its a FUN environment that focuses on

the STUDENT!

It just makes sense...doesnt it?