Activity

Step and Go-Simple Step Fake

Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception

Step and Go-Simple Step Fake

Learning Outcomes

Develop the ability to use a step to indicate movement in one direction before going another.

Description Of Activity

Students stand facing a passive partner. They take a small step to the left (for example) as if to move that way, then quickly change direction and move to the right.

Variations

Step forward and then go sideways.
Step sideways and then go forward.
Combine the eye fake with the step fake.

Coaching Tips

Encourage a realistic-looking step in the initial direction.
Focus on a sharp change of direction after the fake step.
Keep the steps relatively small and quick.

Equipment/Material Required

None, or cones (optional)