Application of 'powers' into game play to challenge tactical thinking
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can think tactically in games to use and apply special 'powers' that can serve to give my team an advantage.
Key learning points
- Move: accurate and consistent passing, moving, dribbling and shooting skills enable our team's powers to be successful.
- Think: selecting the right power to use in a game requires careful decision making.
- Think: making effective decisions as to when and why to use a power is vital in gaining an advantage in the game.
- Feel: maintaining a strong sense of self-motivation helps us to always try our best throughout the games.
- Connect: respecting the opposition when they apply a power demonstrates fair play and sets an example to our team.
Keywords
Powers - special tactics or advantages that can be used by a team to benefit them in a game
Tactics - plans you create and use to try to win or succeed
Advantage - gaining extra benefit to outsmart our opponents
Common misconception
Pupils feel it isn't fair when their opponents use a tactic against them; they fail to see the importance of taking time to consider how they can use their own power to gain an advantage.
Celebrate teams who deploy their powers at the right time as a result of careful planning. Consider awarding bonus points for this, even if the execution isn't successful. Award points to teams who focus on their own powers and not the opposition's.
Teacher tip
Assign teams powers initially, then give teams time to choose powers for themselves. Build in the chance for teams to pick their opponents' powers and/or design their own powers. Addionally, encourage less-confident pupils to make the call to the referee/umpire when powers come into effect.
Equipment
Additional materials, 3 balls, 6 goals/targets, 30+ cones, bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When we show determination to succeed, we are demonstrating...
Q2.Why should we use defensive tactics?
Q3.If we play fairly and enable the game to flow, what are we showing to our teammates and the opposition?
Q4.When do we need to adapt our tactics in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When we use special powers to gain an advantage in a game, this is similar to using ...
Q2.What is the purpose of using a power or tactic in a game?
Q3.What skill does choosing the right power for our team require?
Q4.What do we mean by gaining an advantage over the other team?
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