Defensive strategies and tactics
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can mark my opposing player to reduce their ability to get the ball and/or shoot.
Key learning points
- Move: boxing out by positioning your body between the opponent and the Korf secures the rebound.
- Move: putting your hands up to block an attacker prevents them from scoring and increases the chance of interception.
- Think: positioning yourself between your opponent and the Korf enables interception of passes and shots to be blocked.
- Feel: confidence stems from a strong belief in your skills and abilities to tackle challenges.
- Connect: coordinating with teammates to switch defenders if a screen or mismatch occurs requires quick communication.
Keywords
Contact - physical contact is limited. Players cannot push, hold or knock over opponents
Blocking - players are not allowed to block or interfere with an opponent's movements intentionally
Boxout - is a defensive technique used to secure a rebound after a shot has been taken
Common misconception
Pupils think that Korfball is a contact sport where you can push players.
Korfball allows incidental contact that is natural movement, e.g. brushing shoulders and close marking, however pushing, holding or blocking is not allowed.
Teacher tip
Use the warm up activitiy to exaplin what screening is and how that can be used in Korfball to prevent the attacker getting into space.
Equipment
1 ball per 2 pupils, 30 balls, 4 Korfs, 4 sets of bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When is a 1 handed shot more useful?
Q2.When is a 2 handed shot more useful?
Q3.3. Who are you only allowed to mark?
Q4.How far away does a defender need to be, to be considered a defender?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In Korfball, what are you allowed to do to prevent your opponent getting the ball?
Q2.How many defenders can mark the ball carrier?
Q3.When is it useful to box out your opponent?
Q4.How should a defender’s hands be positioned when marking the ball?
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