Dodging in teams
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can work within a team to dodge effectively and score points in a game situation.
Key learning points
- Move: dodging into space and using the correct technique improves our chances of scoring in a game situation.
- Think: working together to apply tactics is important when trying to score points in a game.
- Feel: demonstrating self-belief requires us to work as a team to avoid being tagged.
- Connect: when playing as a team, it is important to stick to the rules and play fairly.
Keywords
Tactics - a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
Team - a group of people who work together with the objective of achieving the same goal
Score - the record of the total points earned in a game
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they can only be a good team member if they score lots of points.
Scoring a point means everyone in the team has done their job well, not just the individual who scored. Only some team members need to have the role of scoring points; doing your job well will help the team members whose job it is to score points.
Teacher tip
Encourage teams to regularly discuss, evaluate and adapt their tactics. The practice activities have a significant focus on working together as a team. Reward and acknowledge any pupils who are demonstrating teamwork skills such as listening, encouraging, swapping roles and suggesting ideas.
Equipment
30+ cones, 10 large hoops, tag belt and tag for each pupil
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which team members need to follow the rules?
Q2.Which of these describes a team attacking and defending successfully?
Q3.Which team members need to react to the actions of others?
Q4.Which of these words means to respond to the actions of other attackers and defenders?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these words describes a plan or set of actions agreed by a team?
Q2.Which of these skills is helpful when trying to score points in a game?
Q3.Which of these approaches will help your team to be successful and score points?
Q4.Which team members can suggest tactics to try?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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