Game Skills & Tactics
•Year 1
•Invasion Games
•Distributed around playing area perimeter
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls, bean bags
Placed 2 metres apart in centre of each square
Alternative: Buckets, targets, cones in circles
Mark corners of 7x7m squares
Alternative: Markers, spots, chalk lines
Different colours for each team
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured t-shirts
Standing between the ball and the target you are protecting
Standing on toes with knees bent, ready to move quickly
Staying close to an opponent to prevent them from receiving the ball
Stopping the ball when it's passed between attackers
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting scores, understanding positions and directions, measuring distances in metres
Understanding forces in throwing, balance and movement, reaction times
Spatial awareness, understanding relative positions, mapping playing areas
Teamwork, cooperation, fair play, managing emotions in competition, resilience
Move between playing areas to observe all groups, position for maximum visibility during games
Watch for defensive positioning, rule compliance, safety, and teamwork
Step in if rules are broken, safety concerns arise, or children need positioning guidance
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show defensive positioning, repeat demonstrations as needed
Multiple 7x7m areas with 2m clearance between playing spaces
Even, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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