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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use a range of strategies to motivate others.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: fully extending your body parallel to the goal provides the maximum amount of protection to prevent a goal.
      2. Think: explaining the rules to others and supporting them to stay within them supports inclusion and fairness.
      3. Feel: supporting others fosters a sense of connection and makes a positive impact making you feel valued and purposeful.
      4. Connect: providing encouragement to players of all levels of experience strengthens the sense of team spirit.

      Keywords

      • Inclusion - ensuring all young athletes feel welcome and valued, regardless of their skill level, experience or background

      • Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of young athletes to provide appropriate support and comfort

      • Encouragement - offering positive feedback and motivation to boost an athlete's confidence, performance and build their self-esteem

      Common misconception

      If you can't see the outcome of your performance, you are unable to learn how to improve.

      Receiving feedback from teammates and other pupils about your performance will enable you to learn and make progress.

      Teacher tip

      Develop a culture of trust whilst the pupils use eyeshades to allow them to feel safe and access learning.

      Equipment

      Goalball (or other ball such as dodgeball or volleyball); 20 eyeshades; 20+ cones.

      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).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Who should be able to play in an inclusive competition?

      the fastest players
      Correct answer: everyone
      the strongest players

      Q2.
      How can you make sure everyone feels included when creating a competition?

      favour popular pupils
      ignore some pupils
      Correct answer: listen to everyone

      Q3.
      What is a respectful way to play a target game?

      Correct answer: take turns
      cheat
      show-off

      Q4.
      How can you make a target game more challenging?

      shorter distance
      Correct answer: smaller target
      larger ball

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      How do you know where a Goalball is heading?

      guess
      Correct answer: ringing bell
      rattle sound

      Q2.
      Who decides if a goal is scored?

      Correct answer: the official
      the coach
      a player

      Q3.
      What is the best way to prevent a goal being scored?

      Correct answer: lie down
      kneeling up
      stay standing

      Q4.
      How can you have more control over shooting?

      use one hand
      stand up tall
      Correct answer: use two hands

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