Partnership to Competition
•Year 2
•Sending and Receiving
•Pre-positioned around court perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Large soft foam balls, playground balls
Set at appropriate height for Year 2 (approximately 1.8m)
Alternative: Elastic bands between posts, ribbons tied across area
Mark clear front court and back court areas
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope boundaries, foam markers
Placed in front and back court areas as targets
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, marked squares
The area of the court closest to the net
The area of the court furthest from the net
Throwing the ball with hand starting below shoulder level and moving upwards
Throwing the ball with hand starting above shoulder level
The person who starts the activity by throwing the ball to the team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting sequences and rotations, measuring distances to targets, understanding angles in ball flight
Forces and motion in ball flight, gravity affecting ball trajectory, energy transfer in throwing
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions (front/back), mapping court areas
Teamwork and cooperation, encouragement and support, dealing with mistakes positively
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, position at corner for maximum court visibility
Watch for correct throwing technique, team cooperation, and adherence to sequences
["Step in if throwing becoming too forceful", "Assist teams struggling with rotation system", "Support students finding sitting position difficult"]
Use exaggerated movements to show technique, position where all students can see clearly
Sports hall or large outdoor court area, minimum 15m x 8m per court
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, appropriate footwear worn
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed
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