Creating space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create space and use it to build an attack
Key learning points
- Move: drawing the defender outwards or running wide is an effective way of creating space.
- Think: understanding the importance of creating space will increase success in invasion games.
- Think: being part of a team and participating in physical activity is good for your mental health.
- Feel: taking responsibility for ourselves and our team mates develops confidence and leads to success.
- Connect: communication skills are developed by calling and signalling for the ball.
Keywords
Draw a defender - causing a defender to move towards you (also a tie or equal score in a game)
Dummy - used to deceive the opposition into thinking you will pass, shoot or move in a certain direction
Width - the area on the sides of the pitch or court
Common misconception
Crowding around the ball
By taking the ball out into the wide channels on a pitch/court, you draw defenders out of their area and create space elsewhere to pass to your own players and make an attack on goal.
Teacher tip
This lesson can be repeated with the same practices but utilising different balls and rules dictated by the class. If using rugby, you will want to overload the attack further and obviously need to run rather than pass forwards into the next zone.
Equipment
A variety of footballs, handballs, basketballs, netballs, rugby balls etc as appropriate for playing surface; cones or floor markers; bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which component of fitness is most important when dribbling the ball?
Q2.Where on the court/pitch is it often easiest to invade/attack?
Q3.What is a good way to build up your confidence?
Q4.Calling and signalling for the ball are examples of what?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it helpful to draw a defender when attacking?
Q2.What does our body release when we participate in team games that is really good for our mental health?
Q3.Which is the best way to communicate for the ball to avoid detection from the defenders?
Q4.With practice, what situation should you try to create to maximise chances of scoring?
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