Review basic skills, rules and tactics of handball
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can move with the ball and abide by the basic rules of handball.
Key learning points
- Move: taking three steps with the ball in hand enables the creation of space to pass or shoot.
- Move: dribbling low and close using fingertips helps to stay in control and quickly change direction or speed.
- Think: players can dribble the ball but can only hold it for a maximum of three seconds before passing or shooting.
- Feel: adapting to rules that allow three steps whilst carrying the ball takes time to reset the muscle memory.
- Connect: supporting less confident classmates shows kindness.
Keywords
Invasion game - a team sport where players try to move into the other team’s area to score points or goals while defending their own
Dribble - repeatedly bounce the ball while moving
3 steps - a player can take up to 3 steps whilst holding the ball
Common misconception
Pupils think that to take 3 steps with the ball, you have to be dribbling.
You only need to dribble if you want to take more than 3 steps. Once you catch the ball, you're allowed 3 steps without dribbling.
Teacher tip
Handballs 3 per 4 pupils, 30 + cone and 8 sets of 4 bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of game is handball?
Q2.Which is not an example of an invasion game?
Q3.How long can you hold the ball for in netball and handball?
Q4.On what type of surface do you play invasion games like handball or basketball?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the maximum number of steps you can take with the ball in handball?
Q2.What happens in handball if you take too many steps with the ball?
Q3.Which part of the hands should you use to dribble the ball?
Q4.Handball is different to basketball because you can move with the ball without doing what?
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