Running at different speeds
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can run at different speeds using the correct technique.
Key learning points
- Move: speeding up will enable you to avoid being caught in a game.
- Move: speeding up will enable you to catch others in a game.
- Think: speeding up at the right time will allow you to avoid being caught or catch others within a game.
- Connect: playing fairly with empathy will help others to engage in the games.
- Feel: self belief enables you to strive to be able to run at different speeds.
Keywords
Speed - the act of moving rapidly
Defenders - individuals who are trying to stop the attackers from scoring by tagging them
Running - the activity of moving fast using our feet
Common misconception
Pupils fail to react to the commands as they aren't concentrating. Pupils run out of the space to avoid being caught by the sharks. Sharks give up when they can't catch a fish.
Remind pupils why it is important to focus in a game. Reiterate the consequences of running off the court or pitch in a game. Explain the importance of defenders stopping the attackers in a game and why we must speed up when we are defenders too.
Teacher tip
Give pupils lots of opportunities to work as both sharks and fishes in the relevant games to master their understanding.
Equipment
bibs, 30+ cones, 30+ floor markers, 30+ beanbags
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it important to run with the right technique?
Q2.What should we do to make it hard for the defenders to stop us?
Q3.If we run by pumping our arms and on the balls of our feet, this means we have good what?
Q4. What does playing by the rules mean we show in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are we describing when we say: the act of moving rapidly?
Q2.We speed up in a game if we are attackers, to get away from who?
Q3.What do we mean by self belief?
Q4.In a game of football, what do the players need to do when dribbling into a space with the ball?
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