Lesson 6 - Competition and Match Play
Tactics & Ball Control
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
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How can we use all our skills together to compete successfully in a team?
Learning Objectives
- To apply attacking and defending skills in competitive match situations
- To demonstrate team play and cooperation during competition
- To consolidate goalkeeping, intercepting, and tactical skills learned throughout the unit
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully apply multiple skills in game situations
- Students will demonstrate improved teamwork and tactical understanding
- Students will show resilience and sportsmanship during competition
Equipment & Resources Required
Spare balls positioned around playing area
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls
3 cones in each goal area as targets
Alternative: Skittles, plastic bottles
Organised in team colour groups
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
For students to track their team scores
Alternative: Clipboards, whiteboard
Easily accessible courtside position
Alternative: Basic medical supplies
Key Vocabulary
Organised contests between teams to determine winners
A competition format where each team plays every other team once
Planned methods used to achieve success in games
Fair and respectful behaviour during competition
A series of contests leading to an overall winner
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching techniques
- Understanding of attacking and defending concepts
- Simple goalkeeping positioning and movements
Current Skills
- Application of skills in competitive situations
- Team tactics and cooperation
- Match play strategies and decision making
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical play in invasion games
- Leadership roles in team activities
- Complex game strategies and formations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise skill application over winning throughout the tournament
- Ensure all students understand the round-robin format and points system clearly
- Maintain focus on team cooperation and inclusion during competitive play
- Use competitive pressure as opportunity to consolidate learned skills
- Model and expect excellent sportsmanship from all participants
- Provide regular encouragement and specific skill feedback during games
- Connect tournament performance back to skills practiced in previous lessons
Common Misconceptions
- Students thinking winning is more important than applying skills correctly - emphasise process over outcome
- Belief that competition means abandoning teamwork - reinforce cooperation importance
- Assumption that goalkeepers can leave their area to help attack - consistently enforce position rules
- Thinking they can run with the ball under pressure - maintain throwing and catching only rule
- Misconception that louder teams perform better - teach that communication should be clear, not loud
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game periods, clear role definitions, regular positive feedback, movement breaks between games
dyspraxia
- Larger, lighter balls, reduced playing area size, extra practice time before tournament, simplified rule structure
autism spectrum
- Clear routine and structure, visual tournament schedule, quiet area available for breaks, predictable game format
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of game action, assign sighted buddy for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals and demonstrations, written rule cards available, ensure good positioning to see teacher instructions
physical disability
- Adapted playing positions, modified throwing distances, wheelchair-accessible playing areas with designated channels
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Team communication, following complex instructions, reporting on game performance and tactics
Maths
Scorekeeping and points calculation, counting goals and tournament statistics, time management during matches
Science
Understanding body responses during exercise, effects of competition on heart rate and breathing
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, handling competition pressure, developing resilience and good sportsmanship
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central location allowing observation of all playing areas with ability to move quickly between games
Observation Focus
Monitor skill application under pressure, team cooperation, and competitive behaviour
Intervention Points
Step in for rule clarifications, safety concerns, or emotional support during competition
Demonstration Notes
Model excellent sportsmanship, provide tactical coaching during natural breaks, celebrate effort over results
Verbal Cues
- •'Great passing - keep the ball moving!'
- •'Excellent defending - watch the ball!'
- •'Well done for encouraging your teammates!'
- •'Remember the rules - no running with the ball!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 30m x 20m for multiple concurrent games
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, appropriate markings visible
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Soft balls appropriate for age group
- •Cones stable and not sharp-edged
- •Bibs clean and appropriately sized
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during competitive play
- •Emotional stress from competitive pressure
- •Overexertion during tournament format
- •Ball strikes from throws
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and rules enforced consistently
- •Regular breaks between games
- •Emphasis on controlled throwing techniques
- •Teacher supervision of all games simultaneously
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe multiple games
- •Monitor for fatigue and emotional responses
- •Intervene quickly in rule disputes
Emergency Procedures
Stop all games immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required