Lesson 6 - Dodging Tournament Competition
Dynamic Dodging: Building Agility and Spatial Awareness
•Year 2
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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How can we use our dodging skills to compete successfully as a team?
Learning Objectives
- Apply dodging techniques effectively in competitive situations
- Demonstrate tactical understanding of when, where and why to dodge
- Work collaboratively as a team while following tournament rules
Key Outcomes
- Students will compete in a structured dodgeball tournament using proper dodging technique
- Students will understand the difference between attacking and defensive dodging movements
- Students will demonstrate fair play and teamwork throughout competitive games
Equipment & Resources Required
Place equal numbers on each side of playing area
Alternative: Bean bags, soft rubber balls
Mark boundaries for two tournament pitches
Alternative: Markers, spots
One colour per team for easy identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
Track tournament results and points
Alternative: Whiteboard, clipboard
Time each tournament match
Alternative: Classroom timer, phone timer
Key Vocabulary
To quickly move away from something to avoid being hit
A competition where teams play against each other to find a winner
A tournament where every team plays every other team
Plans and strategies used to help win games
Playing by the rules and showing respect for opponents
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic dodging technique with low body position
- Understanding of when to move away from rolling balls
- Experience with simple dodgeball games
Current Skills
- Applying dodging skills in competitive tournament format
- Working as a team to achieve success
- Understanding tactics and strategy in dodging games
Next Steps
- Advanced dodging techniques with direction changes
- Leadership roles in team sports
- Tactical analysis and game improvement
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Maintain proper dodging technique even under competitive pressure
- Emphasise teamwork and communication throughout the tournament
- Focus on effort and improvement rather than just winning and losing
- Model and reinforce excellent sportsmanship at all times
- Use the tournament to consolidate all previous dodging learning
- Ensure all students feel successful regardless of team results
- Celebrate tactical understanding and strategic thinking
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking tournaments are only about winning - emphasise learning and effort
- Believing individual performance is more important than teamwork
- Confusion about when players are 'out' - clarify rules clearly
- Thinking dodging is just about speed - emphasise technique and timing
- Believing competition means poor sportsmanship is acceptable
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game rounds, clear boundaries, regular movement breaks, immediate feedback
dyspraxia
- Simplified dodging movements, extra practice time, larger play areas, supportive teammates
autism spectrum
- Clear tournament structure explained in advance, quiet zones available, consistent routines
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls, verbal descriptions of tournament progress, buddy system for navigation
hearing impairment
- Visual signals for game start/stop, written tournament rules, clear visual demonstrations
physical disability
- Modified dodging from seated position, larger target areas, adapted movement patterns
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Using descriptive language to explain tactics, listening skills during team discussions
Maths
Counting tournament points, calculating total scores, understanding simple statistics
Science
Understanding forces in movement, reaction times, effects of exercise on the body
PSHE
Fair play, teamwork, dealing with competition results, emotional regulation
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position between both tournament pitches for optimal supervision
Observation Focus
Technical dodging skills, team cooperation, fair play, and safety
Intervention Points
Step in if rules disputes arise, technique becomes unsafe, or poor sportsmanship occurs
Demonstration Notes
Emphasise proper dodging technique throughout, model positive competition behaviour, show how to resolve disputes fairly
Verbal Cues
- •'Head up, knees bent!'
- •'Work together as a team!'
- •'Show good sportsmanship!'
- •'Remember to call warnings to teammates!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor or outdoor space, minimum 20m x 15m for two tournament pitches
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Use only soft foam balls for rolling
- •Check balls for damage before use
- •Ensure cones are placed safely away from playing areas
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during dodging
- •Slips and falls during quick movements
- •Overexcitement leading to unsafe behaviour
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and rules established
- •Adequate spacing between teams and pitches
- •Balls only rolled along ground, never thrown
- •Regular reminders about safe movement
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to see both tournament pitches
- •Monitor for fatigue and overexertion
- •Watch for emotional reactions to competition results
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, modify activity if needed