• Address both guys and girls in coed classes, instead of "guys", etc.
• Use your "Gym Voice" so that all students can hear
• Position yourself at many different angles for students to see the demonstration
• Position yourself on the periphery to facilitate observation
• Position yourself where you can easily be seen and heard when talking to whole class
• Position yourself so the students are not looking into the sun or looking at a distraction
• Make sure that the pace you use is appropriate.  Give only a few (maximum 3) clear Instructions then send the students out to play.
• Don't talk too much, a common fault of first time teachers, allow maximum time on task.

• Use small groups for a high activity ratio
• Modify rules to obtain maximum participation
• Avoid elimination activities
• Modify Space, Object, Force, Equipment, and/or Time to change level of difficulty

• Designate a specific meeting place for class introductions
• Set guidelines and class expectations at the beginning of the unit
• Review important skills from last lesson
• Briefly outline the lesson
• Gather class after lesson for comments

• Stop and hold equipment when whistle is blown or students are called in.
• Equipment should be placed in bin or Hula Hoop when not in use
• No strip results in another activity or assignment .
• Non active students can do a teacher assesment (eg. time on task sheet.)
• Tardiness will be reflected in partipation grade
• Be respectful of yourself, your peers, and your teacher

• Teacher must have equipment set up before class begins.
• Spread equipment out to avoid crowding
• Assemble class and give instructions BEFORE equipment is handed out
• Handle the equipment with respect.
• Don't kick volleyballs.
• Place equipment in designated areas after use.
• Each player or group is responsible for their own ball only.
• Don't have loose balls rolling about, it increases opertunity for injury and loss of balls.
• Use modified equipment to aid in game play.
• Use bean bags where possible - they don't roll or make a noise.

• Utilize ALL the space provided.
• No students should have to sit out or be too crammed.
• If there is limited net space then modify the game to play over a space, hit over head height, etc.

Soon, 2002