Ball Skills & Tactics
•Year 3
•Handball
•One ball per game, extras for quick restarts
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls for easier catching
Set up multiple courts for simultaneous games
Alternative: Cones with tape across, wall targets, netball posts
Mark penalty areas, court boundaries, and goal areas
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope boundaries
Ensure clear team identification for all games
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured t-shirts
Track wins, draws, losses for tournament standings
Alternative: Whiteboard and marker, student scorekeepers
For starting/stopping games and signaling rule infractions
Alternative: Voice commands, hand signals
A competition where teams play multiple games against different opponents
A tournament format where every team plays against every other team once
The area around the goal where neither attackers nor defenders can enter
An uncontested shot awarded when the defending team breaks the rules
The planned ways a team tries to win by positioning and moving strategically
Showing respect, fairness and encouragement to teammates and opponents
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication during games, explaining tactics and strategies to teammates
Tournament scoring systems, calculating points totals, time management during games
Understanding heart rate changes during competition, effects of exercise on body
Teamwork and collaboration, managing competitive emotions, respect and sportsmanship
Move between courts to supervise multiple games, position centrally to observe all activity
Watch for skill application, tactical decision-making, and team collaboration
Step in for rule clarifications, safety concerns, or to manage competitive emotions
Provide quick tactical demonstrations during game breaks, model positive competitive behaviour
Large hall space with multiple court areas, minimum 15m x 25m clear area
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate space between courts
Stop all games immediately if incident occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contact details accessible
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