MODIFIED GAMES

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)

NATURE OF GAMES

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.

TYPES OF GAME RULES

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?

STRATEGIES USED TO MODIFY GAMES

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

MODIFYING GAMES WITHIN A CLASS

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.

SMALL-SIDED GAMES
ADAPTED BY T. GOODMAN

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)

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES?

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;

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES?

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 fieldeasier to

observe.

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES?

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...

WHY SMALL-SIDED GAMES?

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.

WHAT CAN BE TAUGHT?

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 GAMES

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?