Six common sporting miscues are examined and analyzed for their meanings and ramifications. The miscues involve accurate basketball and volleyball shots; overarm patterns; volleyball spikes; softball pitching; and basketball defense moves. (CB)

Sporting cues, phrases, and key words are used extensively in coaching and teaching sports skills. If the meanings and ramifications of these cues are analyzed in terms of laws of motion and anatomy as well as current research, they may be found to be miscues. Six commonly used miscues are examined. (MT)

Presents activities that physical educators can use to help young students who are still learning basic ball control skills. Students use a pinky ball (a small, low-bounce rubber ball) to stay on task while improving ball control skills. Games include seven-up, errors, box ball, and hit the coin. (SM)

Physical educators can use picture books with elementary students to introduce skills and concepts, stimulate creative movement, and integrate learning around themes. Books provide students the opportunity to better understand how movement relates to the world. The article looks at specific books, explaining how they can enhance learning. (SM)

Physical education teachers must ensure that students make the connection between skill development and the use of those skills to enhance their personal physical fitness. The article explains how to incorporate fitness concepts and movement activities throughout the lesson plan to develop students' fundamental skills. (SM)