Exploring defensive strategies and kicking
Lesson details
Learning outcome
Apply effective positioning in defence and use kicking to prevent points being scored.
Key learning points
- Move: driving your knees up and keeping elbows back will help to maximise speed when moving into defensive positions.
- Move: kicking the underside of the kin-ball with the top of the foot upwards will help to keep the ball in play.
- Think: creating a square around the set position will maximise the chances of successfully defending an attacking play.
- Feel: providing a secondary support for teammates to build a sense of unity.
- Connect: providing clear and concise instructions to teammates supports strategic play during dynamic game situations.
Keywords
Set - a position involving 3 players where they present the kin-ball to the hitter to strike the ball
Unity - teamwork, coordination and communication among players to effectively play together
Defence - positioning and teamwork to prevent the kin-ball from touching the ground
Common misconception
Kicking the kin-ball on its side, similar to kicking a football, is considered an effective strategy.
It is important to kick the kin-ball on the underside of the ball to help reduce the risk of injury and maximise the chances of gaining height and therefore keeping it off the floor.
Teacher tip
During 'popcorn', ensure spacing to prevent collisions and create a safety zone. If you have enough space, have 2 games going on at once - higher activity levels.
Equipment
4 kin-balls. 3 sets of bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the set position that enables greater stability?
Q2.Where should you hit a kin-ball to maximise the chances of scoring?
Q3.What does producing a stable “set” require?
Q4.What enables players to take more risks and play better in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where would you aim to hit the kin-ball when using your foot?
Q2.What should you do if a kin-ball is hit to your teammate?
Q3.What does communicating and cooperation promote?
Q4.What shape should a defending team create around an attacking set?
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