Ball Skills Foundations
•Year 3
•Lacrosse
•Distributed around perimeter of playing area
Alternative: Tennis balls, soft foam balls for beginners
Different colours for Flag Tag activity identification
Alternative: Strips of fabric, bandanas
Mark multiple playing areas and distance markers
Alternative: Flat markers, rope lines
Set at 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, and 15m intervals
Alternative: Coloured cones, chalk lines
Position at ends of playing areas with clear crease markings
Alternative: Cones 2m apart, wall targets
An empty area on the field where no opponents are positioned
Throwing technique where the ball is released above shoulder height for distance
Where a player chooses to stand or move to be most effective
Moving to help a teammate by providing a passing option
Talking to teammates to coordinate movements and passes
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Descriptive vocabulary for space and movement, following sequential instructions, communication during team activities
Counting passes in sequence, measuring distances for throwing practice, angles and directions for space awareness
Forces and motion in throwing techniques, trajectory and speed of ball flight, body systems during exercise
Direction and orientation when finding space, mapping movement patterns around playing area
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, encouraging others and building confidence
Move between activities to observe all students, position at corners during games for maximum field visibility
Watch for space awareness application, passing technique improvement, and positive team interactions
Step in when students struggle with space concepts, when games become too competitive, or when safety rules are forgotten
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique, fast-paced examples for space awareness, always involve students in demonstrations
Minimum 40m x 30m for two 5v5 games, clear of obstacles and hazards
Even surface free from holes, stones or debris that could cause trips
Stop activity immediately on injury, assess severity, apply appropriate first aid and seek additional support if required
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