Once again, experience will help you to discover useful words and phrases and the children may well come up with their own ideas, particularly if asked for them. The relevance of your instructions will also be dependent upon who they are addressed to. Consequently, be clear in your own mind to whom the instructions should be directed eg. A picture paints a thousand words - demonstration is a key component of instruction in the PE environment. If possible demonstrate first and talk second.
First demonstration shows the whole skill eg. catching.
Second demonstration focuses on the part of the skill being instructed eg. Sometimes, particularly with the more complex skills, it may be necessary to slow the demonstration down so that the complexities of it can be observed more clearly. This should be done by showing the skill at normal speed, then slowed down and then at normal speed - once again drawing the children s attention to the relevant points. If you do not feel confident to demonstrate yourself then don t - employ other methods outlined in demonstration handout. It is unrealistic and inefficient to check individually with every pupil that they have understood the instructions you have given.