- Year 3
Creating space to win a point
I can make my opponent move around the court in order to create space to help me win a point.
- Year 3
Creating space to win a point
I can make my opponent move around the court in order to create space to help me win a point.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: being on our toes in the ready position allows us to cover space on the court improving our chances of winning.
- Move: throwing accurately into spaces and varying the distance of our throws increases our chances of scoring points.
- Think: we should reflect on our opponents' position on the court to decide where to throw the ball to score a point.
- Feel: being willing to learn from our mistakes and try hard, even when we make mistakes, shows strong resilience.
- Connect: accurately keeping score, as well as resolving disagreements in a game, shows trust and cooperation.
Keywords
Space - an open area where your opponent isn't standing
Position - where you stand on court to help you reach your opponent's shot as fast as possible
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Common misconception
Pupils may change to an overarm throw when you are asking them to aim for the back of the court. Pupils may take too many risks when aiming for the perimeter and the ball goes out/hits the net a lot.
Encourage pupils to step into their throw and follow throught towards their target to get more power behind their throw. Although we want pupils to aim away from the midle of the court, we still want them to successfully throw into the court area.
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Creating space to win a point, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Equipment
1 ball each (may need beanbags as an alternative), 50+ cones of different colours
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
