Big Question:

How can we use bouncing and catching skills to outwit our opponents?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop overarm throwing technique for accurate bounce passes
• • To improve catching skills after one bounce

Big Question:

How can we catch balls consistently whilst making our opponents move around the court?

Key Objectives:

• • To catch a ball consistently on the full with improved technique
• • To use tactical throwing to move opponents around the court

Big Question:

How can defenders use their body position and awareness to stop attackers?

Key Objectives:

• • To track an opponent effectively using body positioning
• • To intercept passes by reading the game and positioning correctly

Big Question:

How can I dodge cleverly to beat defenders and close down space when defending?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop dodging skills to beat opponents
• • To understand how to close down space when defending

Big Question:

How can I keep control of the ball when opponents are trying to take it from me?

Key Objectives:

• • To pass the ball consistently with control under pressure
• • To retain possession of the ball using shielding techniques

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to create and defend space effectively?

Key Objectives:

• • To compete with some spatial awareness in team games
• • To pass and move decisively using attacking and defending skills