Tactical Thinking & Movement
•Year 3
•Invasion Games
•Distributed around activity areas
Alternative: Size 3 footballs preferred, tennis balls for practice
Stored safely when not in use
Alternative: Unihoc sticks if hockey sticks unavailable
Mark boundaries and positions for activities
Alternative: Markers, spots, or bean bags
For warm-up activity and team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands or strips of fabric
Central reference points for movement
Alternative: Small cones or chalk marks
Moving to the best place on the field to receive or make a pass
Using hand signals and body language instead of shouting
Making a pass then immediately moving to a new position
Being in a position to help a teammate with the ball
The first contact with the ball when you receive it
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following instructions, non-verbal communication, listening skills
Counting passes completed, measuring distances between positions, angles of passing
Forces in passing and receiving, balance and stability in ready position, reaction times
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns around field
Teamwork and cooperation, supporting others, managing emotions in competitive situations
Move between stations during rotation activities, position to see maximum number of children
Communication effectiveness, positioning choices, skill development progression
Step in for safety concerns, provide encouragement when confidence drops, offer specific skill tips
Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility, involve confident children in demonstrations, repeat key points multiple times
Large hall or playground area, minimum 30m x 20m for three stations
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional help if needed
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