Accuracy: can you think tactically, using accuracy skills to beat an opponent?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make effective decisions while using the correct technique for underarm throwing in order to beat an opponent.
Key learning points
- Move: applying the correct technique for underarm throws requires focus and leads to success.
- Think: deciding which target to aim for in order to win the game requires problem solving.
- Feel: resilience enables us to keep trying even if we aren't winning.
- Connect: only counting the score when you hit a target demonstrates respect and fairness.
Keywords
Tactics - plans you create and use to win or succeed
Problem solving - overcoming a difficulty, challenge or obstacle
Resilience - the ability to keep going, even when it is difficult
Common misconception
When playing a game, you should only focus on what you are doing.
When playing a game, sometimes it is better to also focus on what your opponent is doing so you can use tactics to beat them.
Equipment
An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks, 9 markers - which could be soft toys, shoes or books, chalk/rope or cushions to mark out a 3x3 grid.
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.When is an underarm throw best to use?
Q2.Which foot should be forward when performing an underarm throw?
Q3.What are you doing if you show perseverance?
Q4.Why is it important to keep score the correctly?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a tactic?
Q2.Which is an example of a tactic?
Q3.When might you need to really show some resilience?
Q4.If you are on your own, how might you play noughts and crosses?
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