Lesson 5 - Dribbling & Team Attack
Ball Skills & Team Play
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
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How can we work together as a team to attack the goal using basketball skills?
Learning Objectives
- To develop basketball style dribbling technique with control
- To combine bouncing and passing skills in game situations
- To play collaboratively as a team to attack a goal
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved basketball dribbling technique
- Students will successfully link dribbling with passing in game play
- Students will show effective teamwork when attacking goals
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around activity area perimeter
Alternative: Size 3 footballs, playground balls
Mark out playing areas and goal zones
Alternative: Markers, bean bags
One per playing area for scoring
Alternative: Buckets, marked circles on ground
For team identification in games
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
Key Vocabulary
Bouncing the ball continuously while moving around the space
Moving forward as a team to try to score points
Trying to stop the other team from scoring
Passing the ball by bouncing it once before it reaches your teammate
Keeping the ball close to your body while dribbling
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball handling and catching skills from Lesson 4
- Understanding of simple game rules and fair play
- Experience working in small groups
Current Skills
- Basketball style dribbling with control
- Linking dribbling with passing skills
- Collaborative team attacking play
Next Steps
- More complex dribbling patterns and combinations
- Introducing defensive strategies and positioning
- Advanced passing techniques in game situations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Dribbling technique uses fingertips, not palms, for better ball control
- Keep ball close to body when dribbling to maintain control and protection
- Look up when dribbling to see teammates and space, not down at the ball
- Teamwork requires communication, patience, and shared decision-making
- Attacking play is most effective when players work together rather than individually
- Defensive positioning means being between attacker and goal without physical contact
- Skills learned in practice should be applied and adapted in game situations
Common Misconceptions
- Students think slapping the ball with palm is correct dribbling - correct with fingertip control demonstration
- Belief that fastest player always wins - emphasise control and teamwork over speed
- Misconception that you must always dribble - teach when to pass versus when to dribble
- Thinking that defending means grabbing or tackling - teach positioning and interception instead
- Assumption that games are only about winning - reinforce skill development and fair play focus
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries and structure, use movement as positive outlet
dyspraxia
- Offer larger equipment, reduce complexity of movements initially, provide extra practice time and demonstrations
autism spectrum
- Provide clear routine structure, offer quiet zones for breaks, use visual schedules for activity transitions
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls with audible elements, provide verbal descriptions of all activities, implement buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, provide written instruction cards, ensure clear sightlines to teacher
physical disability
- Offer seated dribbling variations, use larger balls for easier handling, modify distances and playing areas as needed
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following verbal instructions, describing techniques, team communication, vocabulary development
Science
Understanding forces when bouncing balls, effect of surface on ball bounce, body systems during exercise
PSHE
Teamwork and collaboration, resilience when eliminated, fair play and sportsmanship, leadership skills
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Stand at corner of space for visibility of all students and activities, move between groups during team games
Observation Focus
Watch for correct dribbling technique, spatial awareness, and cooperative behaviour in team activities
Intervention Points
Step in if students show unsafe play, incorrect technique, or need support with teamwork
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate key skills clearly - show contrast between correct and incorrect technique. Use students as positive examples when appropriate.
Verbal Cues
- •'Fingertips not palms!'
- •'Keep the ball close to your body!'
- •'Look up, not down at the ball!'
- •'Work together as a team!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor hall minimum 20m x 15m, or outdoor hard court area
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all balls are properly inflated and bounce appropriately
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Verify hoops or targets are securely positioned
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during movement activities
- •Slips and falls on smooth surfaces
- •Ball strikes to face or body
- •Overcrowding in playing areas
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •No-contact rules strictly enforced during games
- •Adequate spacing between students and groups
- •Progressive skill building from individual to team activities
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all playing areas
- •Monitor high-activity areas like King of the Ring games
- •Move between groups during team games to ensure rule compliance
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact school emergency procedures if required