- Year 9
- Year 9
Teamwork and strategy
I can plan and execute strategies to attack and defend.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: a long kick or a series of hand passes helps to quickly transition play from one side of the pitch to another.
- Think: good decision making helps teams to win games by improving attacking efficiency and strengthening defensive play.
- Feel: consistent practice builds confidence and allows you to execute more advanced techniques reliably in a game.
- Connect: good communication skills are crucial when applying strategies as a team.
Keywords
Switching play - moving the ball quickly from one side of the pitch to the other to exploit space
Strategy - a plan of action or approach designed to achieve a specific goal or outcome
Decision making - a player's ability to quickly assess game situations and choose the most effective action
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to recognise the right movement to execute different strategies, which results in losing possession or missed opportunities.
Break down the games so you can focus on good decision making. Stop game play when a poor is decision made to ask pupils to identify and resolve the problem.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Teamwork and strategy, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Teamwork and strategy, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
1 ball per pair, approx 50 cones of various colours, small 5 a side goals (if available), bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
