Athletics & Wellness
Juniors (Ages 8-11)
10 min
Communication On & Off the Field
Use clear calls and positive communication.
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Your Voice is a Tool
On a team, your voice is one of your most important tools! Talking to your teammates helps everyone know what's happening in the game. It’s how you work together to make great plays, stay safe, and have fun.
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Making Clear Calls
Have you ever heard someone yell "I'm open!" or "Here!"? That's called making a clear call. It tells your teammates you're ready for the ball. Using a loud, clear voice helps your team play better because they know where you are and what you're doing.
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Positive Talk Powers the Team
Words can be like fuel for your team's energy. Saying things like "Great pass!", "Nice try!", or "We've got this!" makes everyone feel good and want to keep trying their best. Positive talk helps turn mistakes into learning moments and keeps the game fun for all.
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Challenging
Your teacher assigns a group project for science class. How can you use the idea of "calling for the ball" in this situation?
0.Do all the work yourself so you know it's done right.
1.Wait until someone tells you what to do.
2.Clearly ask for help when you need it or say, "I can take on the research part," to let your group know you're ready for a task.
3.Complain to the teacher that your group isn't working.
Challenging
A team has a player who is great at communicating instructions but gets upset when teammates suggest different ideas. Why might this hurt the team, even though their instructions are clear?
0.It won't hurt the team if their instructions are always right.
1.Teammates might stop sharing good ideas, and the team could miss better ways to play.
2.The coach will probably make that player the permanent captain.
3.It shows they are a strong and confident leader.
Easy
What is a good way to let a teammate know you are ready for the ball?
0.Yell "I'm open!"
1.Hope they see you
2.Stare at the ball
3.Run away from your teammate
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Use clear calls and positive communication.
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