Individual & Team Skills
•Year 3
•Handball
•Pre-positioned around the playing area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls, or playground balls for different skill levels
Used to identify defenders in game activities
Alternative: Coloured bands, pinnies, or different coloured shirts
Mark playing area boundaries and safe zones
Alternative: Markers, spots, or natural boundaries
The correct body position to prepare for catching - hands together like a bowl, knees bent, eyes on the ball
A throwing technique where the ball is released below shoulder height with an underhand motion
Following the ball's movement with your eyes from the thrower to your hands
Stopping or catching a ball that is being passed between other players
The player trying to stop the other team from passing or scoring
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with technical terms, communication skills during partner work, following and giving instructions
Counting consecutive catches, measuring distances between partners, calculating group scores in keep away games
Understanding forces in throwing, discussing how muscles work during catching, exploring balance and coordination
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions during competitive activities, resilience when learning new skills
Move around the perimeter for optimal viewing of all groups, central position during demonstrations
Watch for correct ready position adoption, throwing technique, and positive interaction between students
Step in if throwing becomes too forceful, students are struggling with technique, or game play becomes unfair
Use exaggerated movements for ready position, demonstrate throwing technique slowly multiple times, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 20m x 30m playing area with clear boundaries and no obstacles
Dry, even surface free from stones, holes, or slippery areas that could cause falls
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional support if required
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