Lesson 4 - Applying Dodging in Team Situations
Dynamic Dodging: Building Agility and Spatial Awareness
•Year 2
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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How can we work together as a team to dodge defenders and achieve our goals?
Learning Objectives
- Apply dodging skills in team game situations
- Develop tactical understanding of when, where and why to dodge
- Work collaboratively to overcome defensive challenges
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate effective dodging technique in team scenarios
- Students will understand the importance of teamwork in invasion games
- Students will show tactical awareness in both attacking and defending situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Distribute to students designated as attackers before each activity
Alternative: Coloured bibs, arm bands, or velcro tags
Place in centre of each playing area inside hoops
Alternative: Small balls, cones, or other 'treasure' objects
Position in centre of each playing area to hold treasure
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, or marked squares
Create clear playing areas approximately 10m x 10m per group
Alternative: Sports markers, chalk lines, or natural boundaries
Key Vocabulary
Moving quickly to one side to avoid being caught or tagged
The person trying to get past the defender or collect treasure
The person trying to tag attackers or protect the treasure
Plans or methods used by teams to win games
Working together as a team to achieve a goal
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic dodging movement patterns
- Understanding of personal space
- Simple tag game rules
Current Skills
- Applying dodging in team contexts
- Tactical awareness in games
- Collaborative problem solving
Next Steps
- More complex team invasion games
- Advanced dodging techniques
- Strategic team formations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Effective dodging requires low body position with head up and knees bent
- Teamwork involves communication, support, and shared responsibility for success
- Tactical awareness means understanding when to attack, defend, or support
- Fair play and respect for opponents enhances everyone's enjoyment
- Persistence and resilience are important when facing challenges
Common Misconceptions
- Individual skill alone is enough for team success - emphasise that cooperation multiplies effectiveness
- Dodging is just about running fast - teach that technique and timing are more important than speed
- Defending is easier than attacking - help students understand both roles require skill and strategy
- Teams should always stay together - explain when spreading out is more effective
- Winning is the only measure of success - emphasise effort, improvement, and fair play
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with clear breaks, simple and clear instructions, regular movement opportunities, positive reinforcement
dyspraxia
- Extra practice time for movement patterns, simplified rules initially, larger equipment or targets, patient coaching and encouragement
autism spectrum
- Provide clear structure and routine, visual schedule of activities, quiet area available if needed, consistent rules throughout
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured equipment, provide verbal descriptions of activities, buddy system for guidance and support
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, written instruction cards, clear visual boundaries and cues
physical disability
- Modify tagging rules for wheelchair users, adjust playing area sizes, provide alternative roles such as scorer or coach
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Vocabulary development, listening to instructions, expressing ideas about tactics and teamwork
Maths
Counting points scored, measuring distances between players, understanding concepts of space and position
Science
Forces needed for rapid direction changes, friction between feet and ground, energy used during exercise
PSHE
Teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, fair play, conflict resolution
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Stand where all groups are visible, move between groups to provide guidance and ensure safety
Observation Focus
Watch for effective dodging technique, positive team interactions, tactical understanding, and fair play
Intervention Points
Step in when students are struggling with cooperation, when safety is compromised, or when additional challenge is needed
Demonstration Notes
Use students as examples when possible, demonstrate key skills clearly and enthusiastically, involve all students in demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Spread out to make it harder for the defender!'
- •'Communication is key - talk to your teammates!'
- •'Great dodging technique - stay low and lean!'
- •'Remember fair play - gentle tags only!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor hall or outdoor area, minimum 20m x 30m with clear boundaries
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, appropriate footwear for surface type
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check tag belts are not damaged and velcro is functioning
- •Ensure beanbags are intact with no loose filling
- •Confirm hoops are stable and positioned safely
- •Check cones are visible and not presenting trip hazards
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during energetic dodging
- •Trips and falls from rapid direction changes
- •Overexertion in competitive team games
- •Inappropriate physical contact during tagging
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •Adequate spacing between groups during simultaneous games
- •Progressive skill building from individual to team activities
- •Explicit instruction on safe tagging technique
- •Regular breaks to prevent overexertion
- •Continuous supervision and intervention as needed
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all groups simultaneously
- •Move between groups to provide close monitoring
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or frustration
- •Monitor for appropriate competitive spirit
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact school first aider if needed