Tactical Awareness in Team Play
•Year 3
•Dodgeball
•Distributed along centre line of courts
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for SEND adaptations
Mark court boundaries and prison zones clearly
Alternative: Chalk lines, floor tape
Distributed to team captains before warm-up
Alternative: Different coloured equipment, wristbands
Body stance with knees bent, weight on balls of feet, hands prepared to receive the ball
Hand position with thumbs together forming a W shape to securely catch the ball
Absorbing the ball's force by drawing hands back towards body upon contact
Rule where catching a ball allows eliminated teammates to return to the game
Making smart choices about whether to attempt a catch based on risk and reward
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving constructive feedback, following and explaining complex rules
Scoring systems, point calculations, distance measurement, angle estimation for throws
Forces and motion in ball flight, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, physics of cushioned impacts
Teamwork, resilience when attempts fail, supporting others, accepting decisions, celebrating others' success
Central location with sight lines to all courts, mobile for close observation during skill practice
Catching technique application, decision-making quality, team cooperation and sportsmanship
Step in when throws become inaccurate or unsafe, support struggling catchers, celebrate excellent technique
Use exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, show both correct and incorrect examples, involve students in demonstrations
Minimum 30m x 20m for multiple courts, clear boundaries marked
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate drainage if outdoor
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, notify school procedures
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