Body Technique Review with Photo/Video
A cool-down in which partners record or photograph a skill practiced in the lesson and analyze it with a three-point checklist. Students learn to observe technique, give peer feedback and use technology responsibly.
How to play
- The teacher reviews the skill to analyze (for example, squat position or an overhand throw) and writes three key points on the board (1 minute).
- Form pairs with one school device; each student decides whether they give permission to be recorded (1 minute).
- One student performs the skill twice at low intensity while the other records a short side-view video; then they switch roles (2 minutes).
- The pair watches the videos, in slow motion if possible, and checks each key point with "yes" or "needs work" (2 minutes).
- Each student tells their partner one thing they do well and one to improve; at the end, the videos are deleted in front of the teacher (2 minutes).
Rules
- Only record someone who gives permission, and only the agreed skill.
- Recordings never leave class or go on social media; use school devices only.
- Feedback always starts with something positive and is about technique, not bodies.
- Perform the skill at low intensity with clear space around you to avoid collisions.
Variations
Easier
Take a still photo of the key moment of the skill and check just one point.
Standard
Record a short video and analyze it with three criteria.
Harder
Compare the video with a model image or video shown by the teacher and suggest specific corrections.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: the student acts as analyst or camera operator and reviews videos from several pairs.
- Shyness or not wanting to be recorded: the partner observes directly without recording.
- Skill level: students who have mastered the skill analyze with finer criteria, while those still learning focus on a single point.
Learning goals
- Analyze a skill using simple, observable criteria.
- Give and receive respectful feedback on technique.
- Use technology responsibly and respect other people's images.
Equipment for a class of 25
- school tablet or smartphone: 13
Teacher tip
Check media release forms beforehand and always use school devices. Confirming the videos are deleted at the end prevents problems and builds trust with the class.
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