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Lesson 7 of 12
  • Year 1

Team activities: playing fairly in groups

I can successfully send and receive equipment as part of a team.

Lesson 7 of 12
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  • Year 1

Team activities: playing fairly in groups

I can successfully send and receive equipment as part of a team.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: accurate passes are made with suitable force and good control.
  2. Think: ongoing reflection and making changes ensure team success.
  3. Connect: using encouraging words when talking to your team builds confidence and self-belief.
  4. Feel: considering the needs and feelings of others demonstrates empathy in a team.

Keywords

  • Force - how hard or soft we make a pass

  • Success - trying your best, learning new things and being confident

  • Team - a group that plays or works together

Common misconception

Pupils throw the ball up too high or throw overarm and then blame their partner for being unable to catch it.

Encourage underarm throwing, using gentle passes so the ball makes a rainbow shape in the air. Remind pupils that teamwork requires all individuals to work together and encouraging others.


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Ensure pupils know the difference between an underarm and an overarm pass before the lesson. Use smaller groups of 3, if pupils find the tasks challenging.
Teacher tip

Equipment

selection of balls, beanbags

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What do we call a group of people we play or work with?

a pair
a partner
Correct answer: a team

Q2.
What kind of throw is easiest for a friend to catch?

hard and fast
overarm
Correct answer: underarm

Q3.
How do we send a ball to a teammate to ensure success?

hard
Correct answer: gently
fast

Q4.
How do we work fairly in a team?

ignore others
break the rules
Correct answer: take turns

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What can we say before passing to a team player?

Correct Answer: their name, name

Q2.
What word do we use to describe how soft or hard we make a pass?

Correct answer: force
roll
success

Q3.
What word describes a team that is making great passes and working well together?

failing
courageous
Correct answer: successful

Q4.
How do we build confidence in a team?

ignore them
shout at them
Correct answer: use encouraging words