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HMALS4002: Lifelong Sports

CroquetUnit Plan

Tom Coone, Cassandra Hobbs, Sara Magnusson, Crystal Mathers

Table of contents

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Introduction to croquet

Inclusion & rationale of croquet in the curriculum...................................................................p.3

VELS/Specific learning outcomes..........................................................................................p.4

History/background.................................................................................................................p.5

Major rules and etiquette........................................................................................................p.6-7

Organisation of croquet unit

Equipment/facilities.................................................................................................................p.8

Weekly to do list.....................................................................................................................p.8

Cost analysis..........................................................................................................................p.8

Permission slip.......................................................................................................................p.9-12

HIRAC....................................................................................................................................p.13

Unit Sequence

Suggested order and content of croquet lessons...................................................................p.14-15

Weekly Content

Weekly lesson descriptions....................................................................................................p.16-20

Resources/Appendices

5 activity cards for croquet skill circuit....................................................................................*A 1-5

Competition/tournament (organisation, team selection draws)..............................................A 7

Peer and Self assessment criteria..........................................................................................A 8,9

5 minor croquet games...........................................................................................................A 10-14

Croquet quiz and answers......................................................................................................A 16,17

References..................................................................................................................................p.39

*Appendix

Introduction to croquet

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Inclusion and rationale of croquet into the year 10 physical education curriculumCroquet can be included within the Year 10 curriculum framework and can be closely linked

to VELS. The inclusion of such a unit within physical education is becoming more relevant in

schools in order to promote active and healthy lifestyles in the future. With increasing

sedentary behaviour and decreasing interest in participating in traditional team sports,

croquet and other lifelong sports play a vital role in encouraging participation in physical

activity. Such sports can promote students in leading an active lifestyle because it is socially

orientated and focuses on teamwork and cooperation. It is a sport that can be played

throughout most stages of the lifespan and caters for varying fitness levels. The nature of

the game focuses on fun; it is easy to play which therefore allows all skill levels to be

involved.

There are many physical, social and intellectual skills that students can develop through

playing croquet. Students have the opportunity to develop fundamental skills such as

modified versions of the two handed strike, whilst working on their coordination, accuracy

and speed. There are aspects of the game which focus on tactics and strategy; this can play

an important role in helping student develop intellectually. It is a game that can be played

individually or as a team, and can involve competition which can increase social

development. It allows them to learn how to work cohesively and work with the strengths

and weaknesses of the team. In addition, students have the opportunity to work

independently, guiding themselves and being responsible for their own learning.

Including croquet into the curriculum adds variety to the structure of physical education,

especially to curriculums that are overrun by team oriented traditional sports such as netball,

football and basketball. It allows for maximum participation due to the nature of the game,

as it accounts for different skill and fitness levels.

Overall, the importance of including lifelong sports into the physical education setting is

increasing. Croquet can promote active lifestyles, now and in the future, and is therefore

relevant within the physical education curriculum.

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Victorian Education Learning Standards Year 10 (level 6)

Table 1: Level 6 VELS and unit outcomes

Strand Domain Dimension UNIT VELS UNIT OUTCOMEs How will I determine if Unit outcomes have been

met? Yes/noPhysical, Personal &Social Learning

Health & Physical Education

Movement & Physical Activity (M&PA)

- Students demonstrate proficiently in the execution of manipulative and movement skills during complex activities

- Students employ and devise skills and strategies to counter tactical challenges in game situations

By the end of the unit (week 4), students will be able to proficiently perform the fundamental skills of croquet including the grip, stance and hitting strokes that are required to play the game.

During the small sided games, circuit activities, modified games and tournament, students will be able to use skills (e.g., different stokes) and tactical game play when working individually and with their partner against their opponent.

Through observing students throughout the unit, the teacher will be able to determine students’ ability to perform the fundamental skills. The teacher will be able to draw upon self assessment and peer assessment to determine students understanding of the fundamental skills. The teacher will also use formative assessment methods (questioning, practical skills tasks) to determine their level of ability.

During the lessons the teacher will observe the games being played and question students on tactics and strategies used to help them in game situations. This will allow the teacher to confirm the level of knowledge students have.

Interpersonal Development

Working in Teams Working with the strengths of a team they achieve agreed goals within set timeframes.

During the tournament at the end of the unit students will need to work with their partner to try and defeat their opponent; working as a team to counter strengths and weakness.

Through observing the students the teacher will be able to determine whether teams are working together. The teacher will need to look for team support, exploration of ideas and co-operation with their partner to defeat their opponent.

Personal learning The individual learner

Students work independently to implement a range of strategies, as appropriate, to maximise their learning

During the unit (at the end of week 3) students must assess their progress (and their peers) in the croquet unit so they can implement strategies to improve their performance during games and activities.

The teacher will develop peer and self assessments, for the students to complete. The teacher will collect the evaluation sheets to determine areas for improvement, and therefore work with students to achieve their goals. The teacher will develop focus questions that allows students to monitor and describe their progress as learners. The teacher will read to the answers given by students in order to determine whether the unit outcomes are being met. The teacher will ask the students to think about their strengths and weaknesses and how they can improve their weaknesses.

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History/background(Corfu, 2006; Black,1998)

Croquet is a lawn game that can be played both

recreationally or competitively. It involves hitting balls

with a mallet, through hoops embedded into the grass

playing court.

There is much debate as to where the game

originated. Many argue that the game was introduced

to Britain from France during the reign Charles II of

England, and was played under the name of Pall Mall

(derived from Latin words “ball and mallet”. Others argue the game arrived from Ireland

during the 1850’s. Originally, the hoops were made from willow rods; the handle of the

mallets were old broomsticks that were attached to pieces of wood. It is understood that

an Irishman known by the name John Jacques was the one of the first to sell equipment

for croquet. It was around the same time, in 1864, that he completed a code of laws.

Croquet became very popular during the 1860’s, and may have been because both men

and women were allowed to play the game. In fact, initially it was more common for

women to play the game, giving them the opportunity to play outdoors and in the

company of men. In 1868, the All English Croquet Club was established. An official

governing body was created to unify the rules of the game.

However in the 1870’s, a great amount of interest was lost in the game of croquet, as

tennis began to become very popular. By 1882, croquet had reach America. Similar to

England, the Americans formed the National American Croquet Association. As a result,

the sport began to become more popular, and in the 1900’s it was introduced to the

Olympic Games. It only lasted two Games, the first in Paris where the English won, and

the second in St Louis where the American’s won.

Today, the game of croquet is played across the world in places such as Europe,

America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. There are now several variations of

the game; the main forms being Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Aussie Croquet.

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Major Rules and etiquette (Plummer, 2004; Black, 1998)

The main aim of croquetThe objective of the game is to hit both of your balls through the hoops in the correct order and hit the winning peg before your opponent/s.

The fundamentals of the game

Croquet is played with four balls; black and blue versus red and yellow, on a court containing 6 hoops and a centre peg.

The game can be played as singles or doubles, each player in doubles playing with a particular ball throughout the game.

Players must make each ball pass through the hoops (in correct order) and hit the peg in the centre of the lawn. The balls must go through each hoop twice (once in every direction).

The side which first completes this course with both balls wins the game. Thus the winning side has 26 points to score - 12 hoop points and the peg point with each ball.

A ball scores a hoop point when it passes right through each hoop in its correct order (runs a hoop) in one or more strokes. The point is scored whether the ball is struck directly with the mallet or with another ball.

The sides take alternate turns.

A turn consists initially of one stroke only, but extra strokes can be earned in two ways:

o If the player's ball runs its next hoop, they are entitled to another stroke;

o If the player's ball hits another ball (makes a roquet), they pick up and place their own ball in contact with the other ball where it comes to rest and then strike their own ball so that the other ball moves (takes croquet). After this the player is entitled to one further (continuation) stroke.

A turn ends when a player has made all the strokes to which he is entitled, or if a ball is sent off the court in a croquet stroke, or if he makes a fault as defined in the Laws. A turn does not necessarily end if a ball is sent off the court in any stroke other than the croquet stroke.

After each shot any ball which has been sent off court is placed a yard inside the boundary (on the yard-line) nearest to where it went off. Any ball lying between the boundary and the yard-line, except the player's own ball, is also replaced on the yard-line. At the end of a turn the striker's ball is brought on to the yard-line if it lies within the yard-line or had left the court.

Several of the rules are commonly misinterpreted; please note the following are TRUE:

You do not start play a mallet's length away from the first hoop.

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You can roquet balls before they have been through the first hoop.

The balls need not be played in colour order.

You cannot place your foot on a ball during the croquet stroke.

You may only use the faces of the mallet to hit the ball.

You go through the final hoop in the direction away from the peg.

Only balls which have been through all twelve hoops (rover balls) may be pegged out.

A rover ball may not be pegged out by a ball which is not a rover.

In the croquet stroke, the ball which has been roqueted must move or shake.

You may not touch any part of the mallet head during a stroke.

CourtCroquet is played on a level grass court which is 35yeards long and 28yards wide (similar to the size of two tennis courts). It is possible that two or even three games can be played on a lawn at any one time. The boundaries are usually marked by a white line and inside this include six hoops and a peg.

Strategy and tactics

Attacking strategy - hitting the opponent’s balls is often the best tactic used to winning the game. By attacking you gain additional bonus strokes for scoring wickets and putting the opponent’s ball out of scoring or attack position.

Playing defensively involves leaving your balls at the end of your turn where your opponent cannot easily use them.

General Etiquette

You may only practice before the match with the managers permission Conventionally the better player tosses the coin Before game begins, confirm with your opponent the type of game, any time limits

and number of bisques Must stand off court when the adversary is playing Must play without undue delay, extended discussion, play deliberately slow When placing a ball on the yard line you should face out of the court To summon a referee hold you mallet, head up, above your heads Must not tell an opponent they are about to strike the wrong ball Should not interrupt a player if they are approaching the wrong hoop

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Organisation of croquet unitEquipment/facilities

Playing field – either at the Croquet Centre or the Oval at the school. Croquet Set x 4 (Croquet set contains 6 Mallets, 6 Balls, 9 wickets and 2 stakes).

This will only be required whilst on school grounds as the Croquet club supplies all equipment.

Multiple Collapsible Cones Multiple Triangular Cones Spot Markers Hoops Whistle

Weekly to do list Ensure equipment is in good condition eg. No equipment is broken or missing

from the sets. If the oval at the school is needed for the class the teacher will need to inform the

grounds keeper as the oval may need to be mowed. Double check with the bus company in regard to departure and arrival times. Ensure that students have handed back permission slips prior to departing. Have a back up plan for bad weather.

Cost analysis for croquet unitGreen fees

Alexandra Croquet Club

Students in a school group are charged $3 for one and a half hours. (This may change due to size of group)

All equipment is included, including mallets, balls, wickets and stakes.

Transport

Ballarat Coach Lineso $154 Return (Off Peak – 9AM – 3PM)

Gold Bus lines Ballarato $80 Return (Off Peak – 9AM – 3PM)

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Heritage Bus Lines Ballarato Charged per KM

Permission Slip1. Name of school:

2. Title of excursion: Croquet Unit

3. Destination of excursion: Alexandra Croquet Club

4. Date(s) and departure times of excursion: 11th May, during P.E. allotment time

5. Clothing required: Full PE uniform is needed including a hat.

6. Cost: $6 per student. Students will have already paid for this excursion in their fees

under the Physical Education costs.

Permission Form Template: Department of education and Early Childhood Development (2010).

Telephone 56 59 2416Fax 56 59 2417

20th April 2011

Croquet excursionDear Parent/Guardian,

As Part of the Year 10 P.E Program, there has been an excursion organised for

Tuesday 11th May.

Students will be taking part in a 4 week program around the sport of Croquet.

They will be required to take part in this unit to successfully complete the subject

and to do this they need to attend the centre. Being involved in lifelong sports

such as croquet allows students to gain an appreciation of leading an active

lifestyle.

This Excursion will take place during the allotted P.E. class time at the Alexandra

Croquet Club. Students are required to wear full P.E. uniform. We will return to the school by 3:00pm so students are able to catch the bus.

Yours Sincerely,

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Physical Education Department. THE FOLLOWING CONSENT FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY TUEDAY 12th APRIL, 2011. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARENT CONSENTI have read and agree to all the above information for the croquet excursion.

I give permission for my son/daughter ________________________________________(full name)

to participate in P.E. excursion

Full name of parent/guardian: ______________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________ ___/___/_____ (date)

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY I CAN BE CONTACTED ON:

HOME:___________________MOBILE:____________________WORK:_____________

________

The Ministry of Education requires this consent form to be signed for all students attending a school excursion/Tour.

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Parent Contact and Medical Information Form*Child’s name

Date of birth Sex M F

Parent/Guardian’s name (primary carer)

Home phone Work phone Mobile

Email

Address

Post code:

Please select your preferred method of communication:

Phone SMS Email Post Information sent home with child

What is the best time of the day to contact you?

Morning Afternoon Evening

Additional information

Parent/Guardian’s name (secondary carer)


Email

Address

Post code:

Please select your preferred method of communication:

Phone SMS Email Post Information sent home with child

What is the best time of the day to contact you?

Morning Afternoon Evening

Additional information

•Note: parents/guardians should take responsibility for ensuring that the school is notified of any changes to information provided in this

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form.

Parent Contact and Medical Information Form(continued)Special family arrangements: Please outline any information we might need to assist us to contact the most appropriate parent/guardian/case manager etc.

Alternative Emergency ContactsNote: This can include relatives, neighbours or other trusted adults

Primary emergency contact


Email

Address

Post code:

Secondary emergency contact


Email

Address

Post code:

Medical InformationHospital/clinic preference

Medical practitioner Phone

Health insurer Policy number

Please tick if your child suffers any of the following:

Asthma Bed wetting Blackouts Diabetes

Dizzy spells Fits of any type Heart condition

Migraine

Sleepwalking Travel sickness Other

Allergies to:

Penicillin:

Other drugs:

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Any foods:

Any special care needed:

HIRACHazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control (Department of education and Early Childhood Development ,2010).

Foreseeable risks associated with the croquet excursion.

Date: 11/5/2011

Risk Assessment Risk Management

Hazard Description

Casual Factors Risk Assessed Reduction/Modification of risk Emergency strategies

Injury resulting from slipping or tripping

-Students wear inappropriate footwear

-Lawn is not free of hazardous objects

-Lawn is wet and slippery-Hoops are not placed properly in the lawn

Low -Students are only permitted to participate if in correct footwear.

-The lawn will be free of holes and hoops will be placed in correct position on the lawn.

-RICER-Referral to hospital if need be

Soft tissue injury – sprain or strain

-Students do not follow technique instruction

-Students are not warmed up prior to exercise

Low -The teacher will stress correct technique (grip and stance) throughout the lesson.

-Students are provided with a full-body warm up at the beginning of the lesson.


Injury or illness due to accident or misbehaviour

-Equipment is not stored in appropriate place

- Students misuse equipment due to inadequate explanation of safety rules.

Low -Equipment is stored away from the lawn where students are unable to take it.

-Students are explained the rules and possible consequences if misbehaviour occurs


Injury or illness from pre-existing

condition

-Students participate without completing medical/consent form

-Students participate with injury that may lead to re-injury

Low -Students must complete medical form and permission slip before taking part in the class.

-Students are not to participate if they have an injury that puts them at greater risk of re-injury


Ill health due to activity at high or

low temperatures.

-High and low temperature

-Inappropriate clothing- Excess exposure to sun

Low -The classroom will be conducted in an air conditioned room to prevent overheating. Students will be given the opportunity to rehydrate during breaks.

-Students will need to dress with appropriate layering in low temperatures (P.E jacket and pants).

-Rest, removal of top layer clothing

-Rehydration- Move to shaded area

Bullying -Poor social environment-Ineffective control of environment by teacher

Low -Insist on a ‘no put down zone’-Enforce consequences of bullying-Encourage a positive and inclusive environment

- Choose teams in an appropriate way

-Counselling

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Unit SequenceUnit Topic: Croquet; Year Level: Year 10; Length of Unit: 4 weeks

Suggested order and content of croquet lessons:Week Practical lesson topic Theory lesson topic Assessment (formative

and summative)1 Introduction to Croquet

Grip (See Appendix 13) Stance Shot types Rules

Circuit- Incorporates different types

of shots (Work in pairs) Roquet Rush Split Shot Stop Shot

Introduction to Croquet Grip (See Appendix 15) Stance Shot types

(Use of You Tube to assist students learning)

Shot Selection- When you would use

different shots

Rules- Basic rules of the game

and etiquette

Formative assessment – Use a checklist to ensure students are performing the strokes correctly with an appropriate grip

Formative assessment – Questioning students throughout the duration of the lesson to check for understanding

2 Revision of Grips & Shot Types

CircuitSet up 5 different stations for students to participate in (See Appendix 1-6)

Knock Away Croquet Croquet Bowling Almighty Accuracy Totally Target Mighty-Mini Croquet

Students to record scores- Awards given to teams and

individuals for outstanding performances

Assessment- Based on content from

Week 1

Organise students into teams for next week (Golf Croquet)

Formative Assessment – Individual & Team Score Cards recorded

Summative Assessment – Only if applicable (See Appendix 16,17)

3 Golf Croquet- Modified version of Croquet

(See Task Card Appendix 13)

- Students broken up into

Introduction to Golf Croquet (Use of Task Cards)


Summative Assessment – Only if applicable (See Appendix 16,17 )Formative Assessment – Individual and Team Performance

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teams and engage in a mini tournament

- Individual and team efforts to be rewarded for outstanding performances

Assessment – Based on content from Week 1 (If applicable)

4 Aussie Croquet- Modified version of Croquet

(See Task Card Appendix 14)

- Students broken up into teams and engage in a mini tournament

- Individual and team efforts to be rewarded for outstanding performances

Conclusion of Unit Remind students of

important elements of croquet

Advise students of where they can participate in croquet outside of school

Introduction to Aussie Croquet (Use of Task Cards)


Assessment – Based on content from Week 1 (If applicable)

Summative Assessment – Only if applicable (See Appendix 16,17)

Formative Assessment – Individual and Team Performance

NB: Summative assessment can give given to students any time after week 1. If students are unable to participate in practical class, theory work (quiz) will be used to develop students knowledge.

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Weekly ContentWeek 1

Venue Alexandra Croquet Club, Sebastopol

Teaching Method Direct Instruction, Games Sense

Topics to be covered

Warm up: Relay Race – Students in even teams (Each with a mallet & a ball) Vary the

different tasks for each event on the croquet court (E.g. Mallet above head, hitting the ball, holding a particular grip etc)

Dynamic Stretching – Use mallet to direct students to perform certain tasks (E.g. Jump over and back ten times, jump to the side etc) Use mallet to stretch upper extremities

Grips: (See Appendix 15)NB: There is no correct grip other than the one that is chosen should be comfortable and the mallet should not twist if the grip is tightened.

- Irish- Solomon- Standard

Stance:Feet shoulder width apart. Hold the mallet between the feet and swing straight through the legs. Make sure the swing path is straight.

Single Ball Strokes:The Roquet: When the player aims their ball to hit someone else’s ball and position it effectively.

The Push: Describes the shot that maintains contact with the mallet and ball. This pushes the ball along rather than striking it.

Stop Shot: Send red somewhere else and leave your own ball there (yellow)Split Shot: Send red somewhere else and send yellow somewhere else.

Rules:- Basic rules involving when shots are played, why they are played, sequence

of shots and where they are taken from- How the game commences- How is a winner determine- Court dimensions & set up

Equipment - Cones- Mallets- Balls

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Sequence of activities

- Warm up- Grip- Stance- Rules- Circuit (Different Shot Types)

Safety considerations

- All students are dressed in full PE uniform (Summer – Hat)- All students to remain within boundaries (Courts) at all times- Students are not to use mallet or balls as any type of weapon- All students to use correct technique at all times- No balls should be directed at any other student

Week 2


Teaching Method Direct Instruction, Games Sense, PSI

Topics to be covered Warm up: Croquet Knock Out- Two squares are set out. All students begin in the first square. They are to

use one mallet and one ball, the aim is to knock other student’s balls out of the square using correct croquet technique. If their ball is hit out of the square, they move into the next square and continue playing.

Dynamic Stretching - Use mallet to direct students to perform certain tasks (E.g. Jump over and back ten times, jump to the side etc) Use mallet to stretch upper extremities

Circuit:- Bowling Croquet- Mighty Mini Croquet- Totally Target- Knock Away Croquet- Almighty Accuracy

Students are broken up into small groups (Each student has an individual score card). Task cards (See Appendix 1-6) are set up at each different station explaining the different tasks that students are to perform. All equipment set up prior to students commencing the lesson. Students are aiming to achieve the highest possible score implementing the skills they learnt in Week 1 (I.e. Stance, Grip, Shots)

Equipment - Collapsible Cones- Spot markers- Mallets

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- Croquet Balls- Hoops- Pegs- Triangular cones- Whistle


- Warm up- Dynamic Stretching- Circuit (Competition)


- All students are dressed in full PE uniform (Summer – Hat)- All students to remain within boundaries (Courts) at all times- Students are not to use mallet or balls as any type of weapon- All students to use correct technique at all times- No balls should be directed at any other student- Balls must travel along the ground only- Circuit equipment set up so no balls are being hit towards other groups- Students follow croquet etiquette at all times (Appropriate language,

sequence of plays etc)

Week 3


Teaching Method Games Sense, SEPEP

Topics to be covered Warm up: Croquet Golden Child – Students are broken up into two teams. One team is

lined up a certain distance around from a peg. Each hitter has one mallet and one ball. Whilst the team are trying to hit the peg the other team are running around the outside of the court until the hitting team yell stop (In this instance the runner must stop where they are and the next runner may commence their lap until the hitting team make contact with the peg once again). The final runner is the golden child and may get everybody home on the final lap. Teams then swap roles. The winning team are the team that score the most runs.

Golf Croquet – Explanation on relevant Task Card (See Appendix 13) Croquet Tournament:Students are to engage in a competition against their peers. Students are to follow the draw in which they will play 3 games this week and play the remainder in Aussie Golf in week 4. Points will be tallied and a ladder will be kept. Awards will be given at the conclusion of the tournament.

Equipment - Cones- Mallets

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- Balls- Pegs- Hoops- Proformas (Scorecards)


- Warm up- Golf Croquet Competition


- All students are dressed in full PE uniform (Summer – Hat)- All students to remain within boundaries (Courts) at all times- Students are not to use mallet or balls as any type of weapon- All students to use correct technique at all times- No balls should be directed at any other student- Balls must travel along the ground only- Golf Croquet rules are followed at all times and implemented by both

student and teacher- Students follow croquet etiquette at all times (Appropriate language,


Week 4

Venue Alexandra Croquet Club

Teaching Method Games Sense, SEPERP

Topics to be covered Warm up: Tail Tag: Students all have a tail (colour band). They chase each other around

the coned area. The aim is to take as many tags as possible without getting your own stolen. At the end see who has the most tags. Repeat game.

Dynamic Stretching - Use mallet to direct students to perform certain tasks (E.g. Jump over and back ten times, jump to the side etc) Use mallet to stretch upper extremities

Croquet – Explanation on relevant Task Card (See Appendix 10-12) Croquet Tournament: (see appendix 7)Students are to engage in a competition against their peers. Students are to follow the draw in which they will play 3 games this week (Different from the 3 teams they played in Week 3). Points will be tallied and a ladder will be kept. Awards given at end of the lesson.Conclusion of Unit:

- Conclude unit and encourage students to continue to participate in croquet- Advise students of where they can become involved in croquet on a regular

basisEquipment - Mallets

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- Balls- Cones- Colour bands- Pegs- Hoops


- Warm up- Dynamic Stretching- Aussie Croquet competition- Conclusion of Unit

Safety Considerations

- All students are dressed in full PE uniform (Summer – Hat)- All students to remain within boundaries (Courts) at all times- Students are not to use mallet or balls as any type of weapon- All students to use correct technique at all times- No balls should be directed at any other student- Balls must travel along the ground only- Aussie Croquet rules are followed at all times and implemented by both

student and teacher- Students follow croquet etiquette at all times (Appropriate language,


Resources/Appendices“Totally Target”

Appendix 1

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Start

Target

Task

Students are to work individually against members in their group Each student should hit the ball aiming towards the target

(NB: If you fail to land in the target, you will achieve a score of 20) You are aiming to achieve as low of a score as possible Each student should record their results on their group score card

“Mighty Mini Croquet”

Start

210

5

20

Appendix 2

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Hoops

Peg

Task:

Students are to work individually against members in their group Each student should hit the ball through each set of ‘hoops’, working

their way towards the ‘peg at the end of the course (Students should rotate the person to hit the ball each turn)

You are aiming to achieve as fewer hits as possible Each student should record their results on their group score card

“Knock-Away Croquet”Appendix 3

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Start

Cone & Balls

Hoop

Task

Students are to work individually against members in their group Each student should start with two balls at the cones (One in front of

the other) Students must try to hit the other ball into the hoop by making direct

contact with their own ball first (If the ball lands in the hoop, 1 point is scored)

Each student should record their results on their group score card

“Almighty Accuracy”

Start

Appendix 4

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Cones

Task

Students are to work individually against members in their group Each student should hit the ball aiming towards the cones

(NB: Each Cone is worth a different points; Yellow 10, Red 20, Blue 10) You are aiming to achieve as high of a score as possible Each student should record their results on their group score card

“Croquet Bowling”Appendix 5

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Task

Students are to work individually against members in their group Each student should hit the ball aiming towards the cones aiming to

knock over as many cones as they can Each student should record their results on their group score card

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GROUP SCORE CARDStudent

AStudent

BStudent

CStudent

DStudent

D

Almighty Accuracy

Knock Away Croquet

Mighty Mini Croquet

Totally Target

Appendix 6

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Teams for Croquet

Draw for Croquet

Week 1 Rink Week2 Rink1Red v 2Red 1 1Red v 3Red 1

1Blue v 2Blue 2 1Blue v3Blue 2

3Red v 4Red 3 5Red v 2Red 3

3Blue v 4Blue 4 5Blue v 2Blue 4

5Red v 6Red 5 6Red v 4Red 5

5Blue v 6Blue 6 6Blue v 4Blue 6

1Red v 1Blue 1 1Red v 5Red 1

2Red V 2Blue 2 1Blue v 5Blue 2


4Red v 4Blue 4 6Blue v 3Blue 4


6Red v 6Blue 6 2Blue v 4Blue 6

Teams play a total of 4 games over the two weeks.

Ladder

Appendix 7

Team Sub Teams Team Sub Teams

1 Red

2 players

4 Red

2 players

Blue

2 players

Blue

2 players

2 Red

2 players

5 Red

2 players

Blue

2 players

Blue

2 players

3 Red

2 players

6 Red

2 players

Blue

2 players

Blue

2 players

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Team Games Played Won Lost Drawn % Points1 Red1 Blue2 Red2 Blue3 Red3 Blue4 Red4 Blue5 Red5 Blue6 Red6 Blue

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Skills to be assessed

10Competent

8Almost Competent

6Average

4Below

Average

2Poor

Comments: (Include a brief justification to your score)

Grip(Preferred

Grip)

Stance

Accuracy: hitting the ball through hoop

Accuracy: hitting the ball

around rink

Accuracy:Hitting the peg

Team work

Knowledge of the games

Power of the hit

Self assessment rubricUsing the table, give yourself a score by ticking the appropriate box for how you feel your abilities rate for the desired skills.

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Other Comments on overall performance including areas you feel could be improved:_______________________________________________

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Using the above areas of improvement, list your goals for the next 2 weeks:______________________________________________________

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What will you need to do in order to achieve these goals in this croquet unit?_____________________________________________________

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Student Name: ______________________________ Class: _______________ Teacher: ___________________Names of student being assessed: ______________________________ Name of student assesing: ________________________________________Directions: Tick the appropriate box based on the performance of your peers ability during the drill or game situation.

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Peer assessment rubricTOTAL / 120

Main area’s for improvement are: _________________________________________________________________________________________

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Skills to be assessed

10Competent

8Almost Competent

6Average

4Below

Average

2Poor

Comments: (Include a brief justification to your score)

Grip(Preferred Grip)

Stance

Accuracy: hitting the ball through hoop

Accuracy: hitting the ball around rink

Accuracy:Hitting the peg

Team work

Knowledge of the games

Power of the hit

Choosing correct shot

Blocking Opponent

Game Etiquette

Overall Game Play

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Croquet Around the world

Equipment:

- 1x Croquet Balls per student

- Croquet Mallet per player

- 6 hoops with 6 countries labelled on them

- Passport per player

How to play:

- The rink is set out as normal with hoops in the 6 positions.

- The hoops are altered with a country on each hoop

- Students have a ‘passport’ the passport is a cue card that tells them what countries they

have to ‘visit’ and in what order.

- Students are given the cue cards randomly.

- The aim is to get your ball through all 6 hoops in the order stated on your cue card

before anyone else.

- Players take it in turns to hit the ball.

- All croquet rules apply – students can knock each others balls out of the way and use

their balls as advantages.

- This tests their accuracy and tactics.

Australia

America

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Croquet Black Jack

Equipment:

- 3 x Croquet Balls per group


- 15 Playing cards

How to play:

- Place cards facing upwards.

- Set up 4 of these activities per class, one in each rink.

- All students line up at the opposite side of the rink to the playing cards.

- Each take in turn to hit two balls towards the playing cards.

- Another student is at the end of the rink and turns over the playing car when the ball has

landed on it.

- The aim is to sit the ball on two cards that add up the closest to 21 without going above

this number.

- Ace can be 11 or 1.

- All pictures cards = 10 points.

- The rest are face value.

- Students can determine wheather they wish to take a third hit to increase their score to

get closer to 21

- The student with the accumulative total closest to 21 wins.

- This tests their accuracy and force.

Old McDonalds Croquet

Equipment:

- 1 x Croquet Ball per student


- 6 animal hoops

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How to play:

- Using the animal hoops, they are to be placed around the rink

- Students are to ‘feed’ each of old mcdonalds animals by hitting the ball thru the desired

hoop (selecting the animal)

- Each animal holds different points value

- Once the ball has been thru the hoop, the player who got the ball thru the hoop first

gains the points for that hoop.

- The remainder players still need to go thru the hoops even tho they don’t get they initial

points for the hoop.

- Students are to continue until all players have got their ball thru all the animal hoops

- Students are to add up their points at the end determine a winner

- The winner is the one with the most points.

GOLF CROQUETAppendix 13

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How to play:

1. One team plays blue and black; other team plays red and yellow. 2. Playing order is blue, red, black, yellow3. Opening shot is played from within a 1x1 square metre box at corner 44. Once the ball has travelled through hoops from 1-6, ball must return in opposite

direction5. To score a point ball must travel completely through the hoop6. The team that first gets a ball through hoop 1 scores that point and then all the balls aim

for the next hoop in order7. All players must contest the same hoop. 8. A player is allowed to proceed towards the next hoop before the ball has passed through

the previous hoop. 9. The opposing team may request that any ball which is more than halfway towards the

next hoop is brought back to halfway. 10. A ball can be temporarily moved if it interferes with the playing of another ball.

Aussie Croquet You must follow the course, hitting your ball through the 6 hoops in order and onto the finishing peg.Count how many hits it takes to go through the six hoops in order and hit the winning peg. The winner is the player who takes the least number of hits.

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How to Play1. Rock of to decide who goes first (Blue and Black play Red and Yellow)2. Each player plays the same colour ball for the whole game3. The order you play is painted on the winning peg (if you forget)4. The first team of partners to hit both of their balls though each hoop in order and onto the

winning peg wins the game5. Start each ball in turn halfway through the first hoop. You earn an extra hit to go through

hoop 2!6. Each turn is only one hit (unless you earn an extra hit)7. An extra hit is earned by:

a. Hitting your ball through the next hoop in orderb. When you hit any of the other three balls with your ball (you can only hit each

other ball once per turn, unless you can go through the next hoop – then you can hit them again)

- Your partner or opponent can hit your though your hoop- You can hit your opponent back out of a hoop- You can go through a hoop the wrong way to get to the right side, but it doesn’t count- You can hit your partner into a better position – or an opponent out of position- You can gently hit your ball into, or off the sides of, the other three balls to finally

position your ball to go through the hoop- If you hit two balls in the same stroke, the hit on the first ball is the only one that counts- If a ball scores a hoop and continues onto hit another ball, the hoop score counts and the

player gets only one extra stroke for hitting the ball after the hoop is scored.- If a ball goes over the boundary line it is measured in the length of a mallet handle.

Croquet GripsThere is no correct grip other than the one that is chosen should be comfortable and the mallet should not twist if the grip is tightened. The basic families of grips are described below. People have their own variants such as having a thumb over the end of the shaft and also there is a preference for different lengths of mallet shafts and head weights. The height at which the

mallet is gripped differs with the type of stroke and personal preference.

Standard Grip

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Solomon Grip

Irish Grip

Croquet Quiz

1. How many hoops are used in the game Croquet?a) 9b) 10

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c) 6d) 8

2. In croquet a standard court size isa) 20m by 32.9mb) 32m by 55mc) 32 by 25.6d) 12m by 44m

3. We know that the order of play is determined by the colour order on the peg. According to this peg, what order of balls will the participants play?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

6. Using the pictures provided, name the three grips and describe 2 points about each:

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7. True or FalseIn Australia croquet was first played in Tasmania?

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a) Trueb) False

8. Define the following Croquet Terms

a) Mallet______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b) Rink______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

c) Hoop______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

d) Peg ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. What game do you play when you are required to go back through all the pegs in reverse order once your ball has gone through all 6 pegs?

a.) Aussie Croquetb.) Celebrity Heads Croquetc.) Golf Croquetd.) All the above.

10. Does your ball have to be the same as the colour stripe on your mallet?a.) Yesb.) No

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Croquet Quiz - ANSWERS

4. How many hoops are used in the game Croquet?e) 9f) 10g) 6h) 8

5. In croquet a standard court size ise) 20m by 32.9mf) 32m by 55mg) 32 by 25.6h) 12m by 44m

6. We know that the order of play is determined by the colour order on the peg. According to this peg, what order of balls will the participants play?Blue, Red, Yellow , Green

11. Using the pictures provided, name the three grips and describe 2 points about each:

Standard Grip: The shaft is grasped near its top with the knuckles of the hand pointing forward and the thumb up. The lower hand supports the back of the shaft with the knuckles pointing backwards and the thumb down. The spacing between the top and lower hand varies with the type of stroke being played

Irish Grip: The knuckles of both hands point back with both thumbs pointing down. The hands are held close together. The grip is generally lower down the shaft than with the other styles

Solomon Grip: Both the upper and lower hands grasp the top of the shaft of the mallet with the knuckles forward and the thumbs uppermost. The hands are nearly always very close together. This grip is suitable for shorter players and provides a big back swing.

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12. True or FalseIn Australia croquet was first played in Tasmania?

c) Trued) False

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13. Define the following Croquet Terms

e) Malletstick used to hit the ball in the game. Usually will be wooden with a rectangular block at one end which is used for hitting the ball.

f) RinkThe lawn/field that the game of croquet is played on

g) HoopThe metal frame that the ball goes through on the rink. There are 6 of these in a game of croquet.

h) Peg Wooden peg that is in the center of the green, players aim to hit the peg after clearing the hoops. The order of play is determined from the peg coloured stripes.

14. What game do you play when you are required to go back through all the pegs in reverse order once your ball has gone through all 6 pegs?

e.) Aussie Croquetf.) Celebrity Heads Croquetg.) Golf Croqueth.) All the above.

15. Does your ball have to be the same as the colour stripe on your mallet?c.) Yesd.) No

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