Lesson 5 - Introduce Shooting
Ball Skills & Tactics
•Year 3
•Handball
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How can we combine passing, moving and accurate shooting to score against our opponents?
Learning Objectives
- To introduce students to shooting in handball with correct technique
- To understand when and where to shoot effectively in game situations
- To apply passing, moving and creating space skills to create shooting opportunities
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate correct shooting technique with high arm position and side-on stance
- Students will understand appropriate shooting positions and timing in game context
- Students will successfully combine passing, moving and shooting skills in game applications
Equipment & Resources Required
Place around playing area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Soft foam balls, tennis balls
Used for targets, boundaries, and goals
Alternative: Bean bags, hoops
Central targets for Hit the Target activity
Alternative: Small cones, foam blocks
For team identification in games
Alternative: Bands, coloured cones for identification
Key Vocabulary
Throwing the ball towards a target or goal to score points
The correct way to perform a skill, focusing on body position and movement
A team member positioned in the endzone who receives passes to score points
When a team has possession and is trying to score
The scoring area where target players position themselves
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic passing and catching skills
- Understanding of moving into space
- Basic team cooperation skills
- Simple attacking and defending concepts
Current Skills
- Correct shooting technique with high arm position
- Understanding of when and where to shoot
- Combining passing, moving and shooting
- Creating space for shooting opportunities
Next Steps
- Shooting under defensive pressure
- Advanced shooting techniques
- Complex team attacking patterns
- Goalkeeping skills and positioning
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise high arm shooting technique throughout all activities
- Always teach accuracy before power in shooting development
- Connect shooting to previously learned passing and moving skills
- Use positive reinforcement to build confidence in shooting attempts
- Encourage teamwork and space creation for shooting opportunities
- Maintain focus on technique even under game pressure
- Provide immediate feedback on safety and technique
Common Misconceptions
- Students thinking power is more important than accuracy - emphasise control first
- Believing shooting can happen from anywhere - teach appropriate distances and positions
- Assuming shooting is only individual skill - highlight team creation of opportunities
- Focusing only on successful shots - celebrate good technique regardless of outcome
- Thinking handball shooting is the same as other sports - emphasise specific technique differences
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide regular movement breaks, use visual cues and clear boundaries
dyspraxia
- Use larger, slower balls for easier tracking, provide additional practice time, break down movements into smaller steps
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of lesson activities, establish quiet zones for breaks, use consistent routines and language
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of all demonstrations, ensure clear auditory cues for direction
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations extensively, employ hand signals for key instructions, ensure students can see teacher's face
physical disability
- Adapt throwing distance and height, provide seated options for target games, use lighter balls or bean bags
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Measuring distances for shooting, counting successful shots, calculating team scores, understanding angles for shooting
Science
Forces in throwing - push and pull, trajectory of balls, balance and stability, energy transfer
Geography
Direction and movement on court, spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when missing shots, celebrating others' success, communication skills
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position during demonstrations, corner positioning during games for full court visibility, circulate during skill practice
Observation Focus
Watch for correct shooting technique, safe throwing directions, positive team interactions, effort and engagement levels
Intervention Points
Step in if unsafe throwing occurring, correct technique errors immediately, support struggling students, manage team dynamics
Demonstration Notes
Use slow motion for technique, exaggerate key body positions, repeat demonstrations as needed, use student examples
Verbal Cues
- •'High arm, side-on!'
- •'Step and throw!'
- •'Find your space!'
- •'Work together!'
- •'Accuracy first, power later!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 15m hall or outdoor court, clear of obstacles and hazards
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, adequate grip for quick movements
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Balls properly inflated and suitable size for Year 3
- •Cones in good condition with no sharp edges
- •Bean bags securely filled and intact
- •Goals/targets stable and appropriately sized
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes to face or body during throwing
- •Collisions between players during movement
- •Slips and falls on court surface
- •Finger injuries from catching
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear throwing zones and directions established
- •Adequate spacing between activities and students
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Emphasis on control over power in all throwing
- •Clear boundaries and no-go zones marked
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all activities
- •Monitor high-activity areas during games
- •Be alert during transition periods
- •Watch for fatigue affecting technique and safety
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident report if required