Big Question:

How can we use our body and mind to dodge safely whilst being aware of others around us?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop dodging skills with quick changes of direction
• • To demonstrate spatial awareness and anticipation skills

Big Question:

How can we use movement and communication to create better passing opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • Demonstrate good positioning to receive a ball effectively
• • Pass accurately and move into available space

Big Question:

How can we use our body to protect the ball and create space when an opponent is nearby?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop the ability to shield a ball from an opponent using body positioning
• • Learn to turn in different directions whilst maintaining possession

Big Question:

How can we use deception and awareness to become unpredictable attackers?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop dribbling skills with control using both hands and feet
• • To learn and apply deception techniques including feinting, dummying and 'giving the eyes'

Big Question:

How can one defender use smart positioning and communication to stop two attackers?

Key Objectives:

• • To close space effectively when defending in outnumbered situations
• • To force opponents onto their weaker side through tactical positioning

Big Question:

How can we use communication and teamwork to successfully attack and defend in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

• • Apply attacking and defending skills learned over the unit in competitive situations
• • Demonstrate effective communication and positioning with teammates