Tactics & Ball Control
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
•Distribute to groups at start of lesson
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls, playground balls
Keep ready for equipment variation activity
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls
Available for progression and extension work
Alternative: Playground balls, volleyballs
For advanced groups and ball variety challenges
Alternative: Oval foam balls, American footballs
Organise by team colours before lesson
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
Mark court boundaries, goals, and channels
Alternative: Markers, spots
Set up at each end of courts
Alternative: Cones as goalposts, marked areas on wall
An empty area on the court where no other players are standing
Shouting your name or 'here' to let teammates know you're ready to receive the ball
A marked area on the side of the court where only one player can be at a time
Taking steps to find a new position immediately after giving the ball to a teammate
Successfully catching or collecting the ball when it's passed to you
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting goals scored, measuring distances for court setup, recognising patterns in number sequences during warm-up
Understanding forces in ball throwing, observing effects of different ball shapes on movement, discussing energy transfer in passing
Using directional language (forward, backward, left, right), spatial awareness and positioning, mapping movement around court areas
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions during challenging activities, celebrating others' achievements, problem-solving together
Move constantly between games, position at corners for maximum court visibility
Watch for space utilization, movement after passing, team communication, adaptation to equipment
Step in when students forget movement principles, when play becomes too static, if safety concerns arise
Always demonstrate at student eye level, use exaggerated movements for clarity, involve students in demonstrations when possible
Large hall or outdoor space minimum 30m x 20m for multiple courts
Level surface free from wet patches, debris, or trip hazards
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school emergency procedures if required
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