Tactical Thinking: Treasure Games
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
•Place 3 beanbags in each defending team's hoop at start of game
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls, or small soft toys
Space hoops around playing area with adequate room for defending
Alternative: Cones to mark treasure areas, chalk circles
Differentiate defending teams from attacking teams
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
Mark boundaries and safety zones if needed
Alternative: Markers or rope
Working to prevent the other team from scoring or taking your treasure
Plans or strategies that teams use to be successful in games
Working together towards the same goal
When a team is out of the game because they lost all their beanbags
Working together and helping each other succeed
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in tactical discussions, listening to team members, explaining strategies
Counting treasure and teams, spatial positioning concepts, strategic problem-solving
Understanding forces in movement, energy levels during activity, cause and effect in tactical decisions
Positional language and spatial awareness, understanding of territories and boundaries
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, handling competition and winning/losing
Move around perimeter to observe all teams, central position during discussions and demonstrations
Watch for tactical application, team communication, and safe play throughout activities
Step in if tactics aren't being followed, support teams struggling with communication, manage competitive intensity
Use students as positive examples during games, pause action to highlight good tactical play, demonstrate problem-solving in tactical discussions
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space, larger preferred for multiple team areas
Level, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
STOP signal must be obeyed immediately, assess any incidents calmly, apply first aid if needed, have emergency contacts available
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