- Year 11
Korfball rules and how to introduce them
I can play a simple game of Korfball in mixed teams of eight.
- Year 11
Korfball rules and how to introduce them
I can play a simple game of Korfball in mixed teams of eight.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: pivoting with the ball helps you find space and better passing angles to accurately reach a teammate.
- Move: running into space to catch the ball, shakes off a defender so you can shoot or pass to an unmarked teammate.
- Think: knowing that only four players from each team are allowed in each half supports tactical decision making.
- Feel: a confident person maintains a positive outlook, viewing setbacks as learning experiences.
- Connect: effective communication enables the switching of attackers to defenders every second goal, ensuring inclusion.
Keywords
Korf - a word that means "basket" in Dutch, the game was first developed in the Netherlands in 1902
Gender rules - males can only guard males and females can only guard females as the game is designed to be inclusive and promote equal participation
Pivoting - a movement technique that allows a player to rotate on one foot while keeping the other foot grounded
Common misconception
Pupils forget that after 2 goals are scored they swap positions.
After 2 goals are scored in Korfball, the attackers then swap and become the defenders and the defenders swap and become attackers (on both teams).
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Korfball rules and how to introduce them, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Korfball rules and how to introduce them, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
4 (or more) Korfball/netball posts, 1 korball per 4 pupils. 3 sets of 8 bibs.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
