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This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental concepts of invasion games through the accessible and engaging sport of Flag Football. By removing the physical contact element, students can focus on developing tactical thinking, communication skills, and coordinated team play whilst building confidence in ball handling and spatial awareness. The progression from individual movement skills to complex team strategies provides an ideal foundation for understanding how invasion games work.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Tag, Dodge and Track
1h 18min

Big Question:

How can we use our body movement to create space and defend effectively in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop tagging skills with accuracy and control
  • • To learn dodging techniques using both feet to evade opponents

Lesson 2

Ball Handling and Passing Skills
50 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and accurate passing help our team succeed in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop correct grip and javelin pass technique in flag football
  • • Demonstrate ready position and quick movement to receive passes

Lesson 3

Snap Exchanges and Tag Defence
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to execute precise passes whilst stopping our opponents from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform a snap centre-quarterback exchange with increasing accuracy
  • • To grab opponent's tags consistently during defensive play

Lesson 4

Running Attack Lines
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different running patterns to outsmart defenders and work together as a team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To receive a ball whilst moving and changing direction
  • • To run strategic lines of attack including hooks and slants

Lesson 5

Running Lines and Receiving Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and running lines help us work as a team in Flag Football?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the ability to run different types of lines and receive a ball whilst on the run
  • • To understand the concepts of line of scrimmage, downs, and snap in Flag Football

Lesson 6

Defending and Game Application
45 min

Big Question:

How can different defensive strategies help my team prevent the opposition from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand and apply different defensive strategies (man-to-man and zonal marking)
  • • To play a modified Flag Football game following the rules and demonstrating fair play