Lesson 1 - Passing and Target Practice
Tactics & Ball Control
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
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How can we work as a team to keep possession and score accurately?
Learning Objectives
- Pass and receive different equipment around the playing area showing some control
- Work collaboratively to keep possession by passing accurately when teams are uneven
- Develop throwing accuracy using different pieces of equipment
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate controlled passing and receiving with various equipment
- Students will apply tactical awareness in small-sided games to maintain possession
- Students will select appropriate equipment for different throwing distances and targets
Equipment & Resources Required
Available in equipment bags around activity areas
Alternative: Tennis balls, sponge balls
Different colours for team identification
Alternative: Small sand bags, juggling bags
For extension activities and equipment choice
Alternative: Footballs, playground balls
Various sizes for different skill levels
Alternative: Rubber rings, deck rings
Placed at varying distances for target practice
Alternative: Cones, markers
Bright colours for visibility
Alternative: Cricket stumps, skittles
Key Vocabulary
When your team has control of the ball or equipment
Throwing or passing precisely to hit the target or reach your teammate
When a defender catches or stops the ball meant for the attacking team
Throwing technique where the ball is released from below shoulder height
Working together as a team to achieve a common goal
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching skills
- Understanding of simple game rules
- Experience working in small groups
Current Skills
- Controlled passing and receiving with various equipment
- Team collaboration to maintain possession
- Accurate throwing at targets from different distances
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical awareness in invasion games
- Pressure throwing and catching
- Leadership roles in team games
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Underarm throwing technique is foundation - step with opposite foot, smooth swing
- Equipment selection affects success - match equipment to task demands
- Teamwork in games requires communication and shared responsibility
- Accuracy develops through practice with appropriate targets and distances
- Game rules must be clear and consistently applied for fair play
- Safety through spacing and controlled technique is non-negotiable
- Reflection helps consolidate learning and develop vocabulary
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking all equipment works the same way - address through experimentation
- Believing throwing harder equals throwing better - emphasise control over power
- Assuming game success is individual rather than team-based - reinforce collaboration
- Expecting immediate accuracy - explain that skill develops through practice
- Confusing defending with being aggressive - teach positive defending strategies
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts, clear boundaries, regular position changes, specific roles in team games
dyspraxia
- Additional demonstration time, larger equipment, reduced complexity of movements, peer buddy support
autism spectrum
- Clear structure to activities, visual schedule of lesson parts, quiet zones available if needed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, provide audio cues for target location, partner system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals and demonstrations, clear line of sight to teacher, written rule reminders
physical disability
- Adapted throwing positions (seated/supported), closer targets, larger/lighter equipment options
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Developing vocabulary around accuracy, collaboration, and tactical thinking
Science
Understanding forces and motion in throwing, exploring how equipment weight affects distance
PSHE
Working collaboratively, showing resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' success
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around playing area to observe all students, position at corner for game overview
Observation Focus
Watch for correct throwing technique, team collaboration, and equipment handling
Intervention Points
Step in if students struggling with technique, conflict arises, or safety concerns develop
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate new skills slowly first, then at game speed, use students to help demonstrate good examples
Verbal Cues
- •'Step and throw smoothly!'
- •'Keep your eyes on the target!'
- •'Move to help your teammate!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 15m clear area for game play, additional space for skill stations
Surface Check
Non-slip indoor surface, clear of obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all balls are properly inflated and undamaged
- •Ensure beanbags have no tears or loose contents
- •Verify hoops and markers are stable and visible
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during active game
- •Equipment strikes from inaccurate throws
- •Slips and trips from equipment on floor
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •No-contact rules enforced during games
- •Equipment collected immediately when not in use
- •Adequate spacing between groups and pairs
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility during game play
- •Monitor throwing technique to prevent overexertion
- •Watch for signs of frustration or conflict between teams
Emergency Procedures
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation route maintained