Problem Solvers
A player forgot to bring their water bottle to practice. What's a possible solution to this problem?
Use a water fountain
ask the coach for help
borrow an extra water bottle
A player finds out that they'll be playing in a new position for the first time during a game. What might they be thinking about this?
"I'm excited to play a new position"
"I wish I could stay in my usual position"
"I hope I play well"
"I need to learn this new position quickly"
A player finally learns a skill that they've been working hard on for weeks. How might they be feeling?
Excited
Proud
Happy
During practice, teammates often ask one of the players for advice. Do you think this is because...
a) The player is new to the sport
OR
b) The player is knowledgable and skilled in the sport
b) The player is knowledgable and skilled in the sport
Practice was supposed to be outside but it starts raining. What's a solution to the problem?
Move practice inside
Move practice to another time of the day
Keep playing in the rain as long as it's safe
During a game, teammates stop passing the ball to one of the players. What do you think that player might be thinking when everyone is avoiding them?
"Did I do something wrong?"
"I want to be involved."
"Maybe they don't see me open"
A player arrives at the game but realizes they forgot their jersey. How might they be feeling?
Nervous
Worried
Embarrassed
After every practice, a player stays to keep practicing by themselves. Do you think this is because...
a) the player forgot practice ended
OR
b) the player wants to improve
b) the player wants to improve
Your team only has enough equipment for half of the players to use at one time. What's a solution to this problem?
A player notices that a teammate is sitting alone after practice and decides to go sit by them. What might they be thinking?
"Maybe they need someone to talk to"
"I want to go make sure they're okay"
"I wonder if something is wrong"
A player gets hurt and has to sit out from the rest of the game. How might they be feeling?
Sad
Frustrated
Disappointed
When picking teams, a player gets chosen first every time. Do you think this is because..
a) they're a good player that can be trusted
OR
b) they were forced to pick them first
A new player doesn't know anyone on the team. What could you do to help?
Invite them to be your partner or do things with you
Introduce yourself
Introduce them to others
Sit with them during breaks
A player finishes the drill at practice and looks around to see what everyone else is doing. What might they be thinking?
"What should I do next?"
"Am I done?"
"I should check with others"
A player is warming up for a game. You notice that they keep biting their nails and taking deep breaths. How might they be feeling and what clues tell you this?
Nervous
Scared
a) The players will be confused and the coach will have to explain his instructions again
OR
b) The players will still know what to do
a) The players will be confused and the coach will have to explain his instructions again
A player misses practice and doesn't learn the new play for the game. What's a solution to this problem?
If you know the new play, you could teach them
Ask the coach to go over the play with you before the game
After practice, a group of players are talking. Another teammate walks up to join the circle. What might they be thinking?
"I want to join the conversation"
"I wonder what they're talking about"
A player has to miss practice because they are sick. Later, they hear teammates talking about how fun practice was. How might they be feeling?
sad
disappointed
left out
A player sat on the bench all game and didn't get to play. Even though the team won, the player stays sitting down and isn't talking. Why do you think the player isn't celebrating with the rest of the team?
a) They may be feeling left out or sad because even though the team won, they didn't get to play.
OR
b) They didn't realize the game was over and the team had won.
a) They may be feeling left out or sad because even though the team won, they didn't get to play.