- Year 2
Dodging in competitive games
I can decide when and where to dodge and understand why dodging is important when playing competitive games.
- Year 2
Dodging in competitive games
I can decide when and where to dodge and understand why dodging is important when playing competitive games.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: being ready to react, keeping our head up and moving with a low position enables us to dodge effectively.
- Think: making effective decisions about when to attack and defend as a team requires concentration.
- Feel: demonstrating honesty throughout the game shows a strong understanding of all the rules.
- Connect: playing fairly within our own team and against the opposition will enable everyone to engage in the game.
Keywords
Team - a group of people who work together with the objective of achieving the same a goal
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Competitive - wanting to be the best or win in a game
Common misconception
Some pupils could think that competitive games are only about scoring points and will focus on this role in a team.
Competitive games require attacking and defensive skills as well as team work, listening, communication, decision making, honesty, self-belief and more.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Dodging in competitive games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Dodging in competitive games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 tag belt and set of tags per pupil, 120+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
