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- Year 9
Game play with a focus on emotional control
I can support teammates through the emotions of game play.
- Year 9
Game play with a focus on emotional control
I can support teammates through the emotions of game play.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: the reverse sweep is performed by rotating the bat and sweeping the bat from in front of leg side to the off side.
- Think: selecting the reverse sweep requires quick decisions based on the nature of the bowling.
- Think: considering how others must be feeling and experiencing emotions can help to suitably respond and support them.
- Feel: successfully playing an advanced shot such as reverse sweep in competitive situations should make you proud.
- Connect: supporting others to manage their emotions requires sensitivity and good perceptions.
Keywords
Reverse sweep - shot where the batter sweeps the ball across to the off side.
Emotional control - staying calm and managing your feelings during pressure, success or setbacks
Support (emotional) - helping teammates manage their feelings by encouraging them, showing empathy and reacting calmly when things go wrong
Common misconception
Some pupils don't consider the emotions of other people involved in a game which can lead to unsavoury comments after mistakes or poor play.
Encourage pupils to consider the emotions of others and how they might be able to positively influence the emotions of others through words and actions.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Game play with a focus on emotional control, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Game play with a focus on emotional control, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
bats, balls, wickets, cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
