Lesson 6 - Endball Tournament Skills
Tactical Thinking & Movement
•Year 3
•Invasion Games
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How can we use communication and teamwork to successfully attack and defend in invasion games?
Learning Objectives
- Apply attacking and defending skills learned over the unit in competitive situations
- Demonstrate effective communication and positioning with teammates
- Show sporting values and fair play throughout competitive activities
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully apply attacking and defending strategies in Endball games
- Students will communicate clearly with teammates about positioning and tactics
- Students will demonstrate sporting values including respect, honesty, and teamwork
Equipment & Resources Required
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
Key Vocabulary
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
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic passing and receiving skills from previous lessons
- Understanding of attacking and defending concepts
- Experience with movement and positioning in invasion games
Current Skills
- Applying skills in competitive tournament format
- Communicating effectively during game play
- Demonstrating sporting values under pressure
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical play in invasion games
- Leadership roles in team sports
- Officiating and fair play responsibilities
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise communication throughout all activities as key to success
- Model and expect excellent sporting values in all interactions
- Connect current tournament to skills learned in previous 5 lessons
- Use 3-second rule consistently to maintain game flow and safety
- Provide specific feedback on tactical decisions during reflection periods
- Celebrate both skill achievement and effort/improvement equally
- Maintain high energy and enthusiasm throughout tournament format
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking only scoring players are valuable - emphasise defence and support play
- Believing communication means shouting - teach clear, purposeful communication
- Assuming winning is most important - focus on sporting values and skill application
- Confusing Endball with other invasion games - clarify specific rules and objectives
- Not understanding the value of reflection - explain how it improves future performance
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Use shorter game periods, provide clear boundaries and structure, offer leadership roles for engagement
dyspraxia
- Use larger, softer balls if needed, reduce court size for better success, provide extra practice time for skills
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, designate quiet area if overwhelmed, maintain consistent routines
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and cones, provide verbal descriptions of court layout, assign buddy for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual signals for game starts/stops, provide written rule summary, ensure clear sight lines for communication
physical disability
- Modify court size if needed, allow seated passing variations, adapt 3-second rule if necessary for processing time
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills, listening to instructions, expressing tactical ideas clearly to teammates
Maths
Counting 3-second possession rule, measuring court dimensions, calculating game scores and tournament standings
Science
Understanding forces in passing and catching, body systems during exercise, balance and coordination
Geography
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns across court areas
PSHE
Teamwork and collaboration, managing emotions during competition, respecting others and showing fair play
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position between courts for maximum visibility, move between courts during games to monitor closely
Observation Focus
Watch for application of skills, listen for communication, note sporting values demonstrations, monitor rule compliance
Intervention Points
Step in for rule clarifications, safety concerns, or to highlight positive examples of sporting values
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements when explaining rules, model positive sporting values consistently, provide specific examples of good practice
Verbal Cues
- •'Communicate with your teammates!'
- •'Remember the 3-second rule!'
- •'Great sporting values shown there!'
- •'Find space to receive!'
- •'Well done for encouraging your teammate!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m for 3 courts with safe spacing between courts and around perimeter
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for safe movement and direction changes
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check balls are correctly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure cones are stable and have no sharp edges
- •Verify bibs are clean and in good repair
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between players moving in shared space
- •Contact during passing attempts or interceptions
- •Overexertion during competitive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries established and maintained
- •No-contact rules strictly enforced
- •3-second rule prevents holding and potential contact
- •Regular breaks between games for recovery
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position centrally to observe all 3 courts simultaneously
- •Monitor high-activity areas around end zones
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion
Emergency Procedures
Stop all games immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact medical support if needed