Creating space to win a point
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make my opponent move around the court in order to create space to help me win a point.
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.
Teacher tip
If pupils are struggling to hit the targets, make the areas/zones/targets bigger or and/change the ball. It is important for the pupils to experience some success in the activities by making any adaptations that you need to.
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
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If we throw and catch continuously with our partner, what is this called?
Q2.If we want to aim at different targets, what can be varied to help us when we throw?
Q3.What are you showing if you fail to hit a target, but you keep trying until you do?
Q4.What position helps us to prepare for the next shot in a rally?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If you choose the right place to throw the ball, what are you demonstrating?
Q2.Where are you trying to move your opponent away from on the court?
Q3.To help us score a point, where should we aim?
Q4.When you and your partner score accurately for each other and are able to resolve disagreements within the game, what are you demonstrating?
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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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