Korfball rules and how to introduce them
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play a simple game of Korfball in mixed teams of eight.
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).
Teacher tip
Korfball has some similarities to netball so start by playing netball rules and gradually layering in the korfball rules, such as, only 1 player to guard another. Netball/ basketball posts can be used if your school does not have Korfball posts.
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
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In Korfball, when you have the ball, what are you not allowed to do?
Q2.What type of players make up a Korfball team?
Q3.Korfball is like netball. How do you score a point in korfball?
Q4.Korfball is like netball. How long does a full game last?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In Korfball if you have the ball in your hand, what are you allowed to do?
Q2.How many females should be on a full korfball team?
Q3.When can you shoot?
Q4.When do the attackers and defenders swap positions?
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