Ball Skills & Tactics
Handball
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to handball through a progressive tactical approach, developing fundamental ball handling skills whilst building understanding of invasion game principles. The emphasis is on combining technical skills with tactical awareness, moving from basic passing and receiving to tournament application. Through engaging small-sided games, students develop confidence in ball handling whilst learning to outwit opponents using space and movement.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we outwit defenders by passing accurately and moving cleverly to keep possession of the ball?
Key Objectives:
- • To introduce and develop accurate passing and receiving skills in handball
- • To understand the importance of movement and positioning when attacking
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use passing and movement to keep possession of the ball away from defenders?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate passing techniques using the correct handball technique
- • To understand how to create space through movement to receive passes
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use accurate passing and clever movement to outwit defenders and keep possession of the ball?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate passing techniques using shoulder passes
- • To understand how to move into space to receive a pass
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we combine passing and moving to outwit opponents and create scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To combine passing and moving skills to maintain possession of the ball
- • To apply understanding of space creation to develop attacking play
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine passing, moving and accurate shooting to score against our opponents?
Key Objectives:
- • To introduce students to shooting in handball with correct technique
- • To understand when and where to shoot effectively in game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How do we apply our handball skills to win games in a tournament format?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply passing and moving skills in competitive handball games
- • To demonstrate understanding of attacking and defending roles