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  • Year 10

Defensive strategies

I can defend a rebound net to prevent the ball from hitting the ground after a shot.

Lesson 4 of 6
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  • Year 10

Defensive strategies

I can defend a rebound net to prevent the ball from hitting the ground after a shot.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: positioning yourself at an equal angle on the opposite side of the rebound frame increases catching frequency.
  2. Think: the trajectory of a rebound can be anticipated from the angle of the shot.
  3. Feel: rebounding hard shots from the opposition is challenging and requires self-discipline when mistakes are made.
  4. Connect: maximising offensive and defensive efficiency comes from working as a cohesive unit within your team.

Keywords

  • Change of possession - possession changes occur when the ball is dropped, goes out of bounds or after a point is scored

  • Unit - a subgroup within a team

  • Deception - selling a dummy or another action to confuse the opposition

Common misconception

Pupils think a defensive player must catch the ball outright on initial contact from a shot.

It is sometimes more effective to bump a rebound up in the air for a teammate to catch, but it does then count as a pass. Whereas if you catch it cleanly or catch your own rebound, it doesn't use up one of your passes.


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Develop critical thinking skills through analysis of gameplay and adjusting strategies/formulating set plays to outwit the opposition to stretch and challenge further.
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Equipment

1 tchoukball between 5, 1 rebound frame per 5 players, bibs, knee pads (if available)

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is least helpful when it comes to scoring?

power
precision
Correct answer: taking your time

Q2.
What must you do before landing in the forbidden zone when shooting?

take a step
Correct answer: release the ball
make a pass

Q3.
The Law of reaction is which of Newton’s Laws?

1st
2nd
Correct answer: 3rd

Q4.
What is created by sharing ideas and supporting each other?

team confusion
split focus
Correct answer: team spirit

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following will not cause a change of possession in Tchoukball?

a dropped ball
Correct answer: an intercepted pass
out of bounds

Q2.
Who should hover low during a shot?

Correct answer: first line defence
second line defence
the shooters teammates

Q3.
How should you defend shots that are rebounding low towards the ground?

Correct answer: deflect them up
leave them
catch one handed

Q4.
What is needed most to improve your offensive and defensive efficiency as a unit?

skilled individuals
simplified rules
Correct answer: time