Help with footbag workshop

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 24 May 2005 14:48

Hey,
I may be teaching a footbag workshop for 4 hours a day, for 4 days in the second last week of June. If I can do it I will have a budget for supplies (footbags and stitching supplies?) and I will also be paid a few hundred dollars.

I am super excited and as soon as I got off the phone I ran upstairs and I have been planning a schedule of events, list of supplies, writing a handout, etc. ever since. I've written a basic introduction of the origin of footbag, basically paraphrased from .org, and listed a handful of websites with descriptions for my handout. I have a note suggesting that I may include info on Job's and adds, but for now I simply wrote that you can read about those at footbag.org. (probably too much for beginners...what do you think?)

I will follow with a rough outline of what I have planned in the past hour, and I would love ANY and ALL feedback. I'm really excited about this and I want it to be PERFECT!! My girlfriend also suggested that I keep track and plan my time wisely so I can fit everything that I want perfectly into every 2-hour session. Here's what I have so far (keep in mind I'm assuming Andrew will be able to help, in my notes -- no pressure Andrew...):

PREPARATION:
self:
-shorts, tanktop?, footbag tshirt, towel, all bags (make checklist beforehand), lavers (konrad's as an intact model?) (workshop supplies: bags, stitching supplies)
-handout (including origin, resources, feedback form, etc?)

tell kids to bring:
-gym shorts (above knees), lightest [sports] shoes (preferably tennis shoes with mesh if owned -- do not purchase shoes!)

workshop:
-location (large cement area for freestyle/indoor+tables for stitching? -- ask andrew)
-mr sandman footbags (number of kids + a couple extra)
-beginner stitching material, needles, paper and pens, razor, etc -- ask andrew

PLAN EVERYTHING -- make sure there's time for everything (especially for possible competition)).
Plan down to minutes of every hour. Talk, demo, explanation -- when, how, why. Plan things to talk about precisely -- make them feel comfortable, make sure they understand everything.

SCHEDULE:
DAY 1: (Monday, June 20)
10-12, MORNING: basic introduction (kicks and stalls) -- basic moves demo (handout? websites, intro to adds, jobs, etc)
01-03, AFTERNOON: continuation of basics? (intro of guilts, if progress allows -- shred demo)

DAY 2: (Tuesday, June 21)
10-12, MORNING: intro to stitching -- 4-panels? (with andrew grant -- ask what days are best?)
01-03, AFTERNOON: continuation of basics -- introduction to guilts

DAY 3: (Wednesday, June 22)
10-12, MORNING: continuation of stitching (maybe attempting a more difficult panel arrangement)
01-03, AFTERNOON: continuation of basics/guilts (mock competition? -- sick trick, sick 3, shred 30 (shred 15?) -- prize for winner of each: hackrifice DVD)

DAY 4: (Friday, June 24)
10-12, MORNING: more shredding (maybe finish stitching if desired/great demand exists/if bags unfinished)
01-03, AFTERNOON: more shredding (end of course survey? -- anonymous, would you be interested in extra workshops? what did you like? etc -- research online surveys)

POST: offer private sessions after workshop? website, hackrifice sessions, etc

My handout so far includes the paraphrased origin (and why it's not called "Hacky Sack"), a list of websites (footbag.org, modified.ca, hackrifice.com, flipsider.com, worldfootbag.com, freedomfootbags.com) and I will continue to write the feedback form.

Do you think there are other fundamental websites I should include? Any other vital information? Any suggestions for the feedback form? Any suggestions for supplies? Any tips on teaching and time management?

The only reasons which may lead to my not being able to teach the class are that my two final classes and an exam are during the same week (at best I would have to miss a morning class, and that's taking into consideration that I skip my scond last class to teach the first morning of this workshop. It's 4 days, so I've worked that around my exam day -- the Thursday. And the final element is Andrew Grant and his stitching skills. It also works really well that the morning of my last class I plan to introduce stitching (apparently they're SUPER stoked about MAKING bags. This wholed workshop was REQUESTED by the kids, by the way -- possibly in reaction to the demo Andrew and I did a couple years back) is my last day of class and so I can miss that, if I have Andrew, as I'm pretty useless in that department. It's pretty unfair of me to post this before I've talked to Andrew (I think he's at work?), but I want to get started on this and I need to let them know the day after tomorrow if I will be able to do it or not. If Andrew is busy with work or otherwise unavailable I may end up skipping both classes to do the workshop; I will consult my secretary regarding those decisions. This is an amazing opportunity for me, as I am going into education and creating a short workshop program for a highschool would not only help me out with prerequisites for the faculty, but look super good on my resume.

I think that's about all. Any and all feedback is thoroughly recommended and valued!!! THANKS!

EDIT: Oh yeah, and what do you think about playing a bit of a shred video? I thought about this, but it's an outdoor ed week thing. It would be a good example of the best players in the sport. When should I play a video (first session, before they will even understand, but as an introduction? second last session when they understand and can appreciate? Other time?) and which video should I play? (something that represents the biggest and current talents, with professional-style editing) Not many "hard copy" videos have both. Maybe The Move? Maybe Sick 03? (I'm leaning towards this...)...I don't know. Thoughts? Suggestions?

habitat · Post by **habitat** » 24 May 2005 15:22

well I will say when I had the oportunity to teach a PE footbag class, I really didn't plan that well. Your lucky though because with me the people had to do it for a grade (participation, not skill) and the jock/football type people didn't like it that much. Bad atitudes all around

I noticed myself that really getting down and into basic kicks (getting "hacks"

) and delays is really fun to do with beginners. IMO, I wouldn't really move onto guilts/2s. After a couple days (if your not vasek that is) you shouldn't be doing 2's. thats just what I think. But this is if they are really all beginners. If some people start busting ATWs, they go for it!

You should really look into getting some of Daryl's Freestyle Fundamental handouts. Those are pretty good to give out and they support the IFPA

Plus with your handout, people really won't have to go to .org to look up the info because it will be right infront of them

A technique of mine which I think is key to teaching someone is to keep them laughing. I like to tell jokes or say silly things to keep the mood light. Nothing is worse than a bunch of silent beginners in a circle feeling like they suck ass. Encouragement is always good to keep them motivated. Analyze their game and give them simple challenges. "Lets see outside kick>op outside kick" or somethign like that. When they hit it, they will feel super stoked. Hook line and sinker

Unless you get some people who are progressing faster than others, a competition other than consectutives would be sort of embarrassing to a newbie. Although sick trick would be sweet, beginners love flying clippers and seem to always come up with something cool

Try joining a circle and intro a concept (be it inside kick or knee delay) and let them run loose. Try to observe everyone. Take notes if you like. Let the people work for themselves for just a little bit. Join back after a little observation and then give some tips to anyone that you noticed before that might need some. I think this gives them a chance to figure out things on their own so your not always on them, although I doubt you would do this chan

i'm just saying

And don't forget about 4-square, where a pro freestyler can get stomped by a newbie

EDIT: About the shred video showing, I think you should make a mix video that showcases footbag. Sort of like a 2-3 min video that shows everything, basic kicks to vasek/jorden. Make them leaving wanting more. I believe you could make a awesome *promo-type video to show people, you erik chan for cakes sakes

EDIT2: Maybe actually make 2 videos. The first one you show before they really start will be a tiltless sort video. Simpler and more understandable concepts. Once you introduce more concepts over the days, show a second video that is all lower guiltless to vasek type shit. This way they are totally blown away and either get intimdated and quit or get inspired and must learn to play like that

Just some thoughts I had for you. I don't think I sound too stupid

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 24 May 2005 18:21

Ooo.
Great feedback! Thanks James! I understand about the 2s, but I still think I want to get them to try them. It was totally you who I told that if you want to hit quadruple over down to try for quintuple! I think pushing them to try harder things could be fun and they would have the opportunity to learn if they were willing and capable. (What do you think? Is that dumb?)

Good call on consecutives and foursquare! I didn't even think of consecutives -- that's perfect! I'm iffy about foursquare. I hate foursquare ('cause I suck) :p I will consider all of these things and try to make it more fun and less intimidating. I wasn't thinking about that as much as trying to make it a purely freestyle experience. Thank you for the insight!!

I probably would have been overbearing, actually. I'm glad you mentioned that too. Nobody ever really tells you exactly how they feel about you when you're first teaching them -- I probably pissed off Andrew a lot telling him every time he touched the bag to "try it on the otherside".

The self-edited video sounds good, too. I'd feel badly about cutting other peoples videos apart, though, for footage of others -- especially since the quality would stink. I considered making a little demonstration video with basic moves from the hackrifice site, but that may be too boring and uneventful. Are there any videos already in existance that I could use for this purpose? I considered TOTT2, also...but that's also too slow-paced for a quick show. Hmm...

Anyway, thanks! Awesome stuff!
It looks like I will probably accept this workshop, I just got off the phone with Andrew and he said he should probably be able to help out, but even if not I don't think missing a couple classes (on "Heart of Darkness"....) will kill me. I hope not anyway.

PS: Is a handout lame???

SlashC · Post by **SlashC** » 24 May 2005 18:44

Why not use Daryl's handout? Yes.

For "activities" I think it's important to do solo type stuff AND group circle kicking.

To start off I'de get them all in a line and show them all the basic kicks and stalls and get them to try a couple times (bothsides of course

). Then I'de let them go off on their own for a bit and practise the stuff. During this period I'de walk around and give individual attention. If they want to school in pairs or trairs that's fine too.

Group kicking would probably be best in the afternoon. Try to have each circle achieve "full hack". And maybe have a consecutive kicks/ironman type contest between circles.

Depending on the age group, I'm not sure that teaching stitching would go over all that well. If they're 14 and under the kids might not have the patience. One 2 hour session of stitching might work though (basic 4 panel).

At the end of the camp you should load everyone onto a bus and bring them down to ShrEdmonton.

Disturbedboy365 · Post by **Disturbedboy365** » 24 May 2005 19:12

Erik, I think what you are doing is great, I honestly wish that someone in my area would do something like this. I think that a mock freestyle competition wouldnt get quite as interesting as a consecutives competition, I could be mistaken though. Anyways, keep up the good work!

SandWraith · Post by **SandWraith** » 24 May 2005 20:42

As was mentioned before, I don't know if I'd be moving into 2 and 3 adds right away, but you know their level of play better than we do. For me, though, when I just started out, seeing someone busting stuff like ripwalk or ducking butterfly just made me feel depressed because compared to that, a toe stall just looks stupid. I'm only concerned that your attempts to show the shining, limitless horizons of footbag might instead show them their diminutive abilities.

I like the idea of just doing some tiltless (with butterflys and oses as well, since they are easy enough to understand and follow). If you do decide to show them any videos or have any other stuff demonstrated, why not do it yourself / use footage of you? I know it means a lot more to me to see someone bust a mobius in PERSON than to see someone I've never met do it on video. It just comes to life more, ya know? I realize you're still suffering from hip problems (sorry, btw), so maybe you have some good footage of you on hackrifice you could use?

And like others said, I think a bit of free reign and group interaction will really help. I really like James' idea of hopping from group to group and challenging them to individual goals (like, "see if you can do an inside delay!") and group goals ("try to get everyone in the group to hit it before it hits the ground!"). That way, they won't see it as much as a laborious battle against their own lack of foot-eye coordination, and instead as a short-term goal. After all, a person that's starting out with the goal of doing 2 consecutive toe stalls, versus a person that's starting out with the goal of doing a nemesis, has the advantage of having short term, moderately difficult tasks that will eventually build up.

And above all, remember that they're there to have fun. I know you're a very friendly and outgoing guy, but don't let your zealousness cloud you to the fact that they just wanna enjoy themselves. If they don't seem to be liking one thing, maybe try something else.

I'm sure this will turn out great, and I'm really glad to hear about what you're doing. Given that opportunity and your career goals, I can understand your excitement. The best of luck to you, Erik!

hacksterbator · Post by **hacksterbator** » 24 May 2005 23:01

i suggest we do a session or 2 of net. once you know how to kick, you can probably play net. when you say "competition" you don't mean a shred competition do you? there's little chance, unless all these kids can already hit basic adds, that they will progress fast enough to be able to compete in any form of shred. consecutives, that makes sense, or net. a net competition would be easy, and fun. we could get joel in on it too! just some thoughts.

Krim · Post by **Krim** » 25 May 2005 00:36

I've already made some workshops these last few years, and I would say that the most important thing(and maybe the only important) is that the kids don't get bored!!!! So you have to make it like a game....
Try not to speak too long..and your idea of competition is nice, but maybe a kick-competition is enough!!!!
Good Luck

max · Post by **max** » 25 May 2005 00:53

2 words: four square

skoxn · Post by **skoxn** » 25 May 2005 06:47

yes, 4square over all. it´s the nicest playtype to get the kids on kicking. don´t forget, you have lots of hours.

when they strictly work on inside kicks for one hour wihtout any long break, they are enthusiastic!!! don´t expect too much! just trying toe stalls for such a long time, without a BIG evaluation, is boring.

i have also done a few workshop-thingy events. my experience is, that 4square is the ultimate format, to get interested kids on the bag. when they slowly get the feeling, you can start with stalls.
and krim is right, a good competition is just a kick-contest. that is enough! they don´t know any about the beauty of shred30, so they won´t get in any near in 4 days for such an event. maybe sick3 would be possible!

about the video question from you, i´d say you should not take "the move". maybe sick03 (but i haven´t seen it). "the move" is just too fast and quick, the viewers can´t recognize anything. but showing shred videos in the mtv-skater-optic, can´t be wrong. it has much more attention and remember-potential than a raw edited shred video. maybe you have slow beginner-like vid, with lots of 2 adds. sick03 would be great to get some open mouthes!!!

just try it out. you will make your experience!

sen · Post by **sen** » 27 May 2005 06:49

I spent a LONG time type this out last night. Hopefully it will usefull to you or at least to someone. Also I'm pretty sure I broke a few copyright laws, lets hope I don't sued or fined or sumthing.INTRODUCTION

I want to take a minute and thank you for teaching footbag as a class module. Please contact me directly if you have any questions. Scott Davidson, [email protected].

Footbag offers both satisfaction and frustration at the same time. The frustration you may experience while learning a new trick or improving your best consecutives rally score, can quickly turn into a great feeling of personal satisfaction when you succedd, even after many years of serious competition. It is with this in mind, that I am developing this Footbag Class Module.

GENERAL MODULE OUTLINE:

This Module is designed to teach people the basic kicks, and to give them drills and information that will help them improve their game. The class format is simple, stretch at the beginning as a group, go over the proper techniques for the basic kicks and when to use which kick, work on drills and work on personal consecutive records.

In this guide, we outline a schedule that is based on daily classes of less than an hour each. Please feel free to modify it to fit your needs.

MEASURING PROGRESS:

Beginners should be primarily concerned with their longest consecutives rally. This theme will carry from class to class, and by the last class, everyone should have seen some improvement over their initial scores. Print out one progress report (from the attached PDF) sheet for each student (sorry. . . I don't know where this is). Put the students name at the top, fill in their e-mail address and phone numbers, and track their personal consecutives records and keep notes on their progress. Bring these sheets to class with you each week and keep track of their peronal records on a weekly basis.

RESOURCES:

Please be aware that all Stretches, Drills and things related to this curriculum are availible online in PDF format at: http://www.ifpa.footbag.org/footbagclasses

All IFPA materials are subject to international copyright laws, and are for the express subject of educating people in the sport of footbag. Any unaurthorized reproduction of these documents is in violation of United States and International law.

CLASS DURATION:

This module is desinged to be done in 10 sessions, at least a half hour (30 minutes) each. It can be modified to fit a shorter or longer period if necessary.

The following pages describe the curriculum in detail, as it changes from day to day.

<omited section on where to get good bags>

CLASS 1:
- Enter theis names on your progress Sheet, bring progress sheet with you each week
-Present "brief History of Footbag" (see APPENDIX A)
- Stretch
- Present "Basic Kicks" (see APPENDIX B)
- Do basic kicks Drills (Inside, Toe, Outside)
- Do Personal Record Drill & Record results

CLASS 2:
- Enter their current record on your Progress Sheet, reflecting any progress since last class
- Prest "Footbag Freestyle Overview" (see APPENDIX D)
- Stretch
- Review "Basic Kicks" (see APPENDIV B)
- Do basic Kicks Drill (see APPENDIX C)
- Teach Lap Catch and Toe Delay
- Do Personal Record Drill & record Results

CLASS 3:
- Enter current record on your Progress Sheet, reflecting any progress since last class.
- Review "Footbag Freestyle Overview" (see APENDIX C)
- Stretch
- Review "basic Kicks" with emphasis on inside kicks and toe kicks
- Do Basic Kicks Drill (inside, toe and outise)
- Teach Basic Footbag Delay Moves (see APPENDIX D)
- Do Personal Record Drill & record results.

CLASS 4:
- Enter their current record on your progress sheet, reflecting any progress since last class.
- Present "Footbag Net Overview" (see APPENDIX F)
- stretch
- Review "basic Kicks" with an emphasis on Outside kicks and Back Kicks
- Do Basic Kicks Drill (Inside, Toe, Outside)
- Teach Basic Footbag Net Drills
- Do personal Record Drill & record results

CLASS 5:
- Enter their current Record on your progress sheet, reflecting any progress since last class
- Review "Footbag Net Overview" (APPENDIX E)
- Stretch
- Review "Basic Kicks" with emphasis on Outside and Back Kicks
- Do basic Kicks Drill (Inside, Toe, Outside)
- Do Footbag Net Drills (APPENDIX H)
- Present "Basic Footbag Net Strategy" (APPENDIX G)
- Do personal record Drill & record results

Class 6:
- Enter their current Record on your progress sheet, reflecting any progress since last class
- Q & A: Have students ask question about Freestyle, Net and anything Footbag. . .
- Stretch
- Do Basic Kicks Drills (Inside, toe, outside)
- Do Footbag Net Drills (APPENDIX H)
- Do Footbag Freestyle Drills (APPENDIX E)
- Do Personal Record Drill & Record results

APPENDIX A - THE HISTORY OF FOOTBAG

The origin of Footbag goes back to 1972 as a rehabilitation exercise and has grown into a global pastime. Today footbag is one of the fastest growing sprt activities, combing the aerobic benifits with athletic challenge, for todays althetes. Footbag Net has evolved from it's roots to today's high flying, set and spike fest. Freestyle has grown out of basic moves into the difficult combinations tricks of today. Over the past years, thanks to the many volunteers across the world, footbag is now ready to burst on the world stage and make an impact on the youth of today.

In the Summer of 1972, Mike Marshall and John Stalberger met at the State Games of Oregon. Mike was kicking around an early version of footbag, and before long, Mike and John started getting together to "hack the sack." Before long, they invented the first two panel footbag and the sport was off and kicking.

The sport has reached new levels of popularity in the last few years. Footbag is clearly here to stay, and the market surrounding the sprt is growing rapidly. Footbag has spread to practically every high school in the nation. Clubs are sprouting up in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia at a health pace. There are currently 578 clubs in 37 countries and 10 000 members registered with our IFPA website, http://www.footbag.org. Footbag can also be found in your local skate parks and school grounds being played by millions of people, adults and kids alike. Since early beginnings of the National Hacky Sack Association, competitive footbag's birthplace, footbag has enjoyed strong leadership. In 1983 The World Footbag Association (WFA) assumed the lead in footbag promotions. The WFA hosted the National Footbag Championships untill 1986, when the event was changed to the World Footbag Championships. To everyone delight, fot the next 9 years, untill 1995, the WFA invited the footbag world to Golden, Colorado for the Worlds. Today the WFA is a leader in footbag education and a great source for any footbag related need. In 1995, the Worlds event became a roving tournament and has been located in great cities from San Francisco to Montreal. Today the Worlds are hosted by the IFPA and the world's stage has been opened up to host the event.

<OMITED APPENDIX B: BASIC KICKS>

APPENDIX C: DRILLS

ONE PASS

This drill involves two or more players working together on the inside, outside and back kicks. It devolopes control, agility, balance and kicking rhythm.
Players standing about four to five feet apart and facing each other attempt not only to keep the footbag airborn but also to use just ONE kick at a time. While focus is placed on proper technique and good form, it is most important to make good passes to your taemmate(s). As your game progresses increase the distance between players to offer a further challenge.

MULTIPLE FOOTBAG DRILL

This drill is excellent for enhancing footwork, lateral quickness and concentration. It is ideal for the back kick and and problem kicks.
Gather as amny footbags into one hand as possible. Six to Eight will do nicely. One person acts as the thrower and calls out the kick while the kicker is in ready position and performs the kick. Thrower can concentrate on one kick until results are accomplished. Advanced players can speed up this drill working on quickness. Lateral movement is enhanced by tossing the footbag so the player has to move to retrieve it.

WAGON WHEEL DRILL

This drill involves four or more players working together as a team to control the footbag in as few consecutive kicks by one player as possible. The idea is to pass to the hub, or enter player, who then passes it on in the same manner. This is an excellent excersice for passing skills, communication and team support.
Players form a circle, with one player in the center acting as the controlling hub. All passes must first come to the hub and then back out to the outer circle. Concentrate on moving the footbag in a specific direction around the circle. once a full circle has been completed switch the hub player with a player from the outer circle. As a rule, always us an inside kick when the footbag falls inside the circle and an outside or back kick when the footbag falls outside the circle.

WALL DRILL

This drill is designed mainly to work on the improvement of the inside kick, with occasional use of the outside kick. it is great for developing kicking rhythm, advanced athletic timing and cardiovascular strength.
Begin by standing two to three feet in front of a wall. Throw the footbag up against the wall, forcing it to glance off and return to the area in front of you. Attempt to kick the footbag repeatedly against the wall. Focus on the support leg balance and alternating of the feet. This will help you keep the feet moving and enable a smooth transition from the support foot to kicking foot.

FREESTYLE DELAY DRILL

This drill will help develop basic delay skills and utilizing both sides of the body equally.
Done alone, begin by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and do a toe delay. Pass the footbag to the other foot and do a toe delay on that foot. Repeat to a count of at least 10. Now do the same drill with inside delays.

FREESTYLE PATTERN DRILL

This drill is designed to develop accurate timing for strings of advanced freestyle moves. This drill needs to be modified to fit the level of the individual player. This drill can be incorporated into a typical workout to improve overall endurance and skill.
Choose two freestyle moves that are repeatable in a patter, preferably the same on both sides, and work to get 10 contacts in a row. Choose two more moves and do this drill again.

LAND AND CATCH DRILL

This drill emphasizes the importance of landing and catching at the same time, as nearly every advanced freestyle move requires this technique. Feel free to modify this drill to be challenging to the individual.
Simply drop the footbag from your hand to a toe delay, and exaggerate the skip, or "hop" as you catch it. Do this from toe to a clipper as well. It is good forn to be landing and catching simultaneously.

NET SERVICE DRILL

This drill is essential for Footbag Net players of all levels. It develops both serving and receiving, improves lateral mobility and promotes equal use of both sides. This drill requires a net court.
Two, three or four players occupy a net court with 5 - 10 footbags to use. One side practices serving and the other side practices receiving. Work on refining your techniques of using inside kick and toe kick serves, work on serving shallow, left, and right. Each player takes as many turns as you have footbags and then rotate players.

NET SPIKE DRILL

This drill will help to teach the timing necessary for setting to yourself and spiking, and should be repeated for each type of spike the player is learning. This is ideally played on a footbag net, but can be played against a wall as well.
There are several variations of this drill. You can play alone, stand about 10 feet back from a wall that has a 5 foot mark on it, hand toss to your inside or outside kick, and kick the footbag high and towards the "net," while the footbag is on it's way down, attack it with a sole puch, outside slam or roll spike.

HANGING FOOTBAG DRILL

Hang a footbag from the ceiling or doorframe, at about 6 feet, and practice tapping it with your feet. Improves flexibility and timing.

 I'm not sure where the rest of the appendixes are. . they weren't included in the file I got. hope this helps you out Erik!

habitat · Post by **habitat** » 27 May 2005 07:10

http://www.footbag.org/groups/showfile/43

you could have just link here instead of typing so much. you have to be an IFPA member

sen · Post by **sen** » 27 May 2005 08:11

Oh, I guess I should really pay that 10 bucks sometime. . .

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 15 Jun 2005 14:34

Thanks guys!!
I have considered all of your comments (I think) and here is my outline for the first day so far:

Day 1 (Monday, June 20):
10-12, Morning:
(5 min)--Introductions
(5 min)-- Brief intro to sport/ Basic kicks demo
(Inside, toe, outside, knee. Encourage constant experimentation: calf/ heel/ head/ back/ sole…)
“The purpose of footbag is to have fun”!!!
Questions?
(5 min)--Hand out bags
(Rules of etiquette: no scuffing; circle etiquette: no self serves/ pass clockwise so everyone gets a turn/ pay attention to other players/give props when deserved)
(15 min)--Basic kicks introduction. Get them to kick around individually
(Try: every kick both sides/ consecutive kicks incorporating all different kicks/ watch others and get ideas from them)
Thematic consecutives – try to get as many as you can, and try to beat that record as the workshop progresses (gauge of improvement -- keep a tally for each student)
Walk around; help each kid initially, then leave them to kick for a while
(5 min)--Offer general advise based on progress
Demo a combination of what they’ve discovered
Ask if there are any questions/ comments/ suggestions

(30 min)--Continue kicking
Options: more individual/ or try circles
Walk around every 10 minutes to help
(10 min)--Feedback/ advise/ demo. Ask if there are questions
Relax for a few minutes/ take a break/ get drink of water/ suggest stretching
**10:15**
(5 min)--Introduce flyers
(Jester/ flying basics/ dragonfly/ butterflyer)
Enourage invention/ experimentation: flying head kick/ alternating flyers
(30 min)--Continue kicking, implementing flyers (individually)
(10 min)--Shred video
First, Ryan 2003 routine (Sick03); backup – Jorden 2004 routine (Lovely DVD)
(Rippin, The Move (approx. 3:15min); or Sunil, Sick03 (approx. 4min); or Ales, Sick03 (approx. 5min))
If they want more, play a Vasek scene

1-3, Afternoon:
(5 min)--Basic stalls demo
(toe, inside, outside, knee. Encourage experimentation: calf, heel, sole, head, etc – INVENT!)
(15 min)--Exclusively stalls (individually)
“Difficult, but not with enough practice”.
(Try: every kick both sides/ consecutive kicks incorporating all different kicks/ watch others and get ideas from them)
Walk around and help briefly.
(5 min)--Constructive feedback based on results
Ask if there are questions.
Perform FREESTYLE demo of combined elements to inspire creativity
(30 min)--Incorporate stalls with kicks
(Individually or in groups, as long as everyone plays)
Invent combos/ be creative/ learn from neighbours
(10 min)--Break/ Intro to foursquare
Fun: “A newbie can easily beat a pro”.
Set up tape/ chalk
**2:05**
(45 min)--Foursquare
(15 min)--Hand out handouts
(Which includes referred websites, including hackrifice – and freedom flyer)
Suggest practicing/ watching move demos

My biggest conern is that either my day is too boring and not enough happens, or the opposite -- that too much happens and it's messy and there isn't enough focus on one thing. Please give your thoughts! The workshop is next week already!!

I realized that I needed to have something new and exciting every day, so they don't feel that it's just the same thing over and over for 4 hours for 4 days each. I agree that foursquare should be a blast! I think I will do at least a little foursquare every day, depending on how they like it (maybe less when we do net, though -- I want to fodus on freestyle). Aside from foursquare I will try to maybe spread out the comps over the days (consecutives, sick combo? -- what about a most uniques contest somehow? This might encourage them to learn more variety in kicks/tricks?)

...Something exciting every day in addition to the thematic consecutives goals (borrowed from the IFPA module).

Thoughts? Criticism? Suggestions?

Help with footbag workshop

Help with footbag workshop

Erik I hope you appritiate this!