- Year 8
Marking players, marking space and adapting on the fly
I can adapt defensive strategies to suit the situation.
- Year 8
Marking players, marking space and adapting on the fly
I can adapt defensive strategies to suit the situation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: marking tight and remaining goal side enables you to stop attackers who are in shooting range.
- Think: effective defensive tactics rely on the whole team implementing them at the same time.
- Think: knowing when to mark a player or mark an area/zone requires effective decision making
- Feel: self-expression of your own feelings, thoughts or ideas are important for heightened enjoyment.
- Connect: organisation of defensive strategies requires clear communication and commitment from all.
Keywords
Delay - decision of a team/unit or an individual oabout when to press and when to drop off
Compact - positioning players in a concentrated area to limit distance between platers
Restraint - a measure that keeps someone under control
Common misconception
Some pupils commit to zone defence but others get distracted into chasing the ball, therefore moving out of position.
It is essential that all team members follow the same defensive strategy of player-to-player or zonal marking to avoid leaving big gaps.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Marking players, marking space and adapting on the fly, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Marking players, marking space and adapting on the fly, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 handball between 6, netball/basketball hoops, 6 tall cones & 6 tennis balls per 6 pupils, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
