Where Do I Stand?

What: Players decide their skill level regarding a certain drill, by choosing one of three options: a little, quite well, only have to refine.

Why: You create more awareness in the players of what they already master, and what they can still improve in a certain skill.

Motivational line: “I notice that the players became more interested and focused on completing the task”.

Materials needed

• A whiteboard with a magnet/sticky note for each player.

• Or: 3 cones and a water bottle for each player.

Preparation

• Prepare a drill (i) that the players already know well, not too complicated.

• In case of using the whiteboard: draw a line, with three levels.

• In case of using the 3 cones and water bottles: place the cones on a line. Make sure the players have their water bottles.

(i) example exercise:

This can basically be any exercise that focuses on a technical skill, and that the players have done several times before.

Let’s do it!

1. Explain the drill to the players.

2. Each player takes a magnet or sticky note, or their water bottle.

3. Ask the players: what is your current level regarding this skill?

   • I master this skill a little already.

   • I master this skill quite a bit.

   • I only have to refine this skill.

4. Let the players put their magnet/sticky note/water bottle at the spot at the line, where they think it belongs.

5. Ask the players to explain their answers, for example:

   • Can you explain your choice?

   • What can you do well in this exercise?

   • What can you still improve?

6. Then the drill can start.