PE Platform Logo

This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental concepts of attacking and defending through engaging target-based games. The emphasis is on developing throwing accuracy, body positioning, and basic tactical understanding whilst building confidence in competitive scenarios. Through progressive activities, students learn to balance individual skill development with simple teamwork concepts, creating a foundation for future invasion games.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing Accurately at Targets
45 min

Big Question:

How can we throw accurately to hit targets and work together in games?

Key Objectives:

  • • Practice throwing at targets accurately using different techniques
  • • Pass a beanbag between pairs with increasing control

Lesson 2

Defending and Intercepting
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies like shields to protect our targets from attackers?

Key Objectives:

  • • To experiment with catching different sized balls and beanbags
  • • To develop basic defensive positioning and intercepting techniques

Lesson 3

Rolling and Sliding Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control and aim our balls accurately when rolling or sliding them to targets?

Key Objectives:

  • • Experiment with different ways to send a ball or beanbag accurately
  • • Develop rolling and sliding techniques with improved accuracy

Lesson 4

Attacking and Defending with Hoops
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use movement and body position to both score points and stop our opponents from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • • To score points by throwing beanbags or balls into an opponent's hoop using underarm technique
  • • To demonstrate simple defending positions and movements to protect a hoop

Lesson 5

Partner Attack and Defence
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to score points and stop the other team from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • • Work cooperatively with a partner to attack and defend targets against opposition
  • • Use simple communication and tactical awareness to improve team play

Lesson 6

Competitive Attack and Defend Games
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our attacking and defending skills to work as a team and win games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To participate in competitive games against others using attacking and defending skills
  • • To comment on how different attacking and defending skills help in games