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      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

      1. Move: applying the correct technique for underarm throws requires focus and leads to success.
      2. Think: deciding which target to aim for in order to win the game requires problem solving.
      3. Feel: resilience enables us to keep trying even if we aren't winning.
      4. 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

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      When is an underarm throw best to use?

      over a long distance
      Correct answer: over a short distance
      to get the ball to go higher

      Q2.
      Which foot should be forward when performing an underarm throw?

      Correct answer: the opposite to throwing arm
      the same as the throwing arm
      it doesn't matter

      Q3.
      What are you doing if you show perseverance?

      giving up quickly
      giving up often
      Correct answer: not giving up

      Q4.
      Why is it important to keep score the correctly?

      to cheat
      Correct answer: to be fair
      so you win

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a tactic?

      a difficulty or an obstacle
      the ability to keep going
      Correct answer: plans you create to try to win or succeed

      Q2.
      Which is an example of a tactic?

      taking turns
      Correct answer: blocking an opponent from getting 3 in a line
      adding extra points to your score

      Q3.
      When might you need to really show some resilience?

      Correct answer: when you are losing
      when you are winning
      when you have finished

      Q4.
      If you are on your own, how might you play noughts and crosses?

      you can't
      play for both sides
      Correct answer: mark their possible moves on pieces of paper

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