Lesson 6 - Dodging and Losing a Defender
Team Challenges & Skills
•Year 1
•Invasion Games
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How can we use our body to escape from someone trying to catch us?
Learning Objectives
- To develop dodging skills and use them to lose a defender
- To understand how to find space away from opponents
- To apply dodging in game situations with scoring
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate effective dodging techniques
- Students will show understanding of space awareness
- Students will apply dodging skills in competitive situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Scattered around area in different colours
Alternative: Coloured markers, bean bags
Placed as targets for scoring
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles
One per group of four students
Alternative: Soft footballs, tennis balls for younger students
Different colours for team identification
Alternative: Coloured bibs, wristbands
Key Vocabulary
Quickly changing direction to avoid being caught or tagged
The person trying to stop the other team from scoring
An empty area away from other players
Catching or stopping the ball when the other team passes it
Throwing the ball so it bounces once before reaching your teammate
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Students can run and change direction
- Students understand basic ball handling
- Students know what space means in PE
Current Skills
- Effective dodging technique with low body position
- Finding and moving into space away from defenders
- Using dodging in game situations to score points
Next Steps
- Combining dodging with other skills like passing
- Using dodging in more complex game situations
- Developing team tactics using dodging skills
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Bend low and push off your foot when changing direction
- Turn your whole body to face the new direction
- Look where you're going, not at your feet
- Dodge to move into space away from defenders
- Play fairly and honestly - admit when defenders intercept
- Work together as a team to keep possession
- Use bounce passes only in the scoring game
Common Misconceptions
- Dodging means running faster - correct by showing it's about changing direction, not speed
- You dodge by leaning without moving feet - demonstrate proper foot movement and body position
- It's okay to push or grab in games - reinforce no-contact rules and fair play
- The defender should tackle like in rugby - explain intercepting only rule
- You can run with the ball in invasion games - clarify passing-only rules
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries, use movement breaks, give specific roles and responsibilities
dyspraxia
- Slow down demonstrations, provide extra practice time, use larger equipment, break down dodging into smaller steps
autism spectrum
- Provide clear structure and routine, use visual timetable of activities, offer quiet space if needed, prepare for activity changes
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured cones and balls, provide verbal descriptions of demonstrations, use buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual signals and demonstrations, written instruction cards, ensure student can see teacher's face when speaking
physical disability
- Modify dodging to seated position or supported standing, use larger target areas, allow ball rolling instead of bouncing
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following instructions, using descriptive language about movement, listening skills
Maths
Counting passes, measuring distances between cones and hoops, timing 30-second challenges
Science
Understanding forces when pushing off feet, balance and centre of gravity when dodging
PSHE
Fair play, honesty, working in teams, managing emotions when games don't go well
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, position centrally during demonstrations
Observation Focus
Quality of dodging technique - low body position and sharp direction changes; Application of skills in game situations; Fair play and positive interactions between students
Intervention Points
["Step in if students not following no-contact rules", "Provide individual support for dodging technique", "Mediate any disputes about fair play"]
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show dodging technique. Demonstrate with students when possible to show good and improved examples
Verbal Cues
- •'Bend low and push off!'
- •'Change direction quickly!'
- •'Find the space!'
- •'Well done for playing fairly!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m clear space, larger if possible for multiple groups
Surface Check
Dry, non-slip surface free from holes or obstacles
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Ensure balls are properly inflated
- •Verify hoops are in good condition
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions when changing direction quickly
- •Slips and falls during dodging movements
- •Contact between players in games
Risk Mitigation
- •Emphasise controlled movements and awareness of others
- •Establish clear no-contact rules
- •Provide adequate space between groups
- •Teach proper dodging technique with low centre of gravity
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to see all groups during games
- •Monitor for adherence to no-contact rules
- •Watch for students becoming over-excited
- •Ensure fair play is maintained
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, apply appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed