Strategic Play & Team Dynamics
•Year 4
•Basketball
•Pre-positioned around the activity area for quick collection
Alternative: Size 5 balls or rubber playground balls for better control
Used to define areas and create obstacles
Alternative: Bean bags or spot markers
For team identification in games
Alternative: Coloured bands or team markers
Moving with the ball by bouncing it continuously with fingertips
A position where a player can shoot, pass, or dribble
Having control of the ball
An area on the court with no defenders
When a defender is close and trying to gain possession
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting dribbles and scores, timing activities, calculating success rates, understanding angles of ball movement
Forces in ball bouncing, friction between ball and surface, reaction times, body systems during exercise
Spatial awareness, direction and movement, mapping court areas
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, leadership skills, managing emotions in competitive situations
Position at edge of activity area with clear sight of all students, move between groups during activities
Watch for technique (fingertips, head up, knees bent), spatial awareness, and safe play
Step in if technique breakdown occurs, safety rules ignored, or students becoming frustrated
Demonstrate: Exaggerate correct technique for visibility, show common mistakes clearly for comparison, use positive student examples
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space, ideally sports hall or large playground area
Non-slip surface free from water, debris or hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid and support, follow school protocols for serious injuries
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