Tactics & Ball Control
•Year 2
•Invasion Games
•Pre-positioned around activity area perimeter
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls, tennis balls
Organised in two containers for quick distribution
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts, arm bands
Used to create lanes and scoring zones
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers on floor
Placed to mark scoring zones in activity area
Alternative: Rope circles, chalked circles
Positioned at ends of practice lanes
Alternative: Cones forming goal shapes, wall targets
Moving forwards towards the opponent's goal to try to score
Passes made one after another without dropping or losing the ball
Having control of the ball as a team
A game where teams try to get into the opponent's area to score
The goal or area we are trying to reach to score points
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following multi-step instructions, using descriptive vocabulary for movement, communication skills during partner work
Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances between partners, calculating team scores and statistics
Forces and motion in ball throwing, balance and coordination during movement, cause and effect in passing accuracy
Cooperation and teamwork, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' achievements, fair play principles
Move around perimeter during activities for full visibility, position near less confident students during skill introduction
Watch for coordination development, partnership cooperation, and safety awareness during movement
Step in if students struggle with catching, if partnerships aren't working, or if safety concerns arise
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, demonstrate with confident student for peer modelling, repeat demonstrations as needed
Minimum 30m x 20m for all activities, with clear boundaries marked
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for movement activities
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear emergency contact procedures
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