Defending to stop an attack
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can defend in a game, as part of a team, by applying pressure to prevent attacking opportunities and stop the opposition from scoring.
Key learning points
- Move: applying pressure requires us to react quickly and follow the movements of the attackers to intercept the ball.
- Think: applying pressure requires concentrating on the movements of the attacker in order to stay close.
- Feel: applying pressure when our team loses possession of the ball requires determination to win possession back.
- Connect: cooperating with our team and the opposition allows us to apply pressure in a game without breaking the rules.
Keywords
Team - a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal
Applying pressure - making it difficult for the opposition to pass or shoot
Intercept - stopping or catching a pass from the other team before it reaches the intended target
Common misconception
Pupils forget who to mark, leaving some attackers unmarked and free to pass and move.
Pupils need to work as a team to agree who they are marking so they can apply pressure effectively.
Teacher tip
Drip feed the explanation throughout the practice tasks. Allow pupils to begin exploring marking the player with the ball if they are ready for this. Give them time to mark a variety of players to test their skills.
Equipment
1 ball between 5, bibs, 30+ cones, 4 goals/targets
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it important to angle our bodies to the target when shooting?
Q2.Which is an important skill that teams should use in order to score points against an opponent?
Q3.What will happen if you just shoot from anywhere?
Q4.What is it called when you aim and try to make a ball reach a target?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If we are able to catch a pass from the other team before it reaches the target, what do we call this?
Q2.What does applying pressure make it hard for the attackers to do?
Q3.If we don't collaborate and agree who to mark before the game starts, what might happen to some of the attackers?
Q4.What do we mean by determination?
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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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