Tactical Thinking & Movement
•Year 3
•Invasion Games
•One ball placed at centre of each court for starting play
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, basketballs
6 cones for warm-up course, 24 for marking 6 courts
Alternative: Dome markers, bean bags
Different colours for each team to ensure clear identification
Alternative: Team bands, coloured t-shirts
For timing 3-second possession rule and game duration
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock
For starting games and indicating rule infringements
Alternative: Hand signals, voice commands
Placed for final self-assessment activity
Alternative: Hoops, markers
An invasion game where teams try to pass the ball to a teammate in the opponent's end zone
Talking clearly to teammates to coordinate movement and tactics
Showing respect, honesty, determination, teamwork, passion, and inspiration
Plans and strategies used by teams to be successful in games
To catch or stop a pass intended for the opposing team
The scoring area at each end of the court where the receiver stands
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, listening to instructions, expressing tactical ideas clearly to teammates
Counting 3-second possession rule, measuring court dimensions, calculating game scores and tournament standings
Understanding forces in passing and catching, body systems during exercise, balance and coordination
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns across court areas
Teamwork and collaboration, managing emotions during competition, respecting others and showing fair play
Central position between courts for maximum visibility, move between courts during games to monitor closely
Watch for application of skills, listen for communication, note sporting values demonstrations, monitor rule compliance
Step in for rule clarifications, safety concerns, or to highlight positive examples of sporting values
Use clear, exaggerated movements when explaining rules, model positive sporting values consistently, provide specific examples of good practice
Minimum 30m x 20m for 3 courts with safe spacing between courts and around perimeter
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for safe movement and direction changes
Stop all games immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact medical support if needed
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