Tactical Skills & Team Integration
•Year 4
•Basketball
•Distributed around area perimeter for quick collection
Alternative: Size 5 footballs, large rubber balls
Set up for crossover dribbling courses - 5 per course
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, hoops
One per student for tails activity
Alternative: Rugby tag belts, strips of fabric
Placed at end of dribbling courses for extension work
Alternative: Large hoops, cones as targets, wall markings
An illegal move where a player dribbles, stops, then starts dribbling again
Moving the ball quickly from one hand to the other to change direction
Ready stance with knees bent, head up, and balanced on balls of feet
The hand that feels most natural and comfortable for dribbling
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, explaining rules to others, using specific vocabulary correctly
Understanding forces in ball bouncing, balance and centre of gravity in athletic position, reaction times in games
Cooperation in team games, resilience when skills are challenging, respect for rules and fair play
Move between activity areas for optimal observation, stay on edges during games for full court vision
Watch for correct athletic position, smooth crossover technique, understanding of double dribble rule
Step in if technique breaks down significantly, safety issues arise, or students become frustrated
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, demonstrate both correct and incorrect techniques for comparison, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 20m x 30m indoor space with clear boundaries
Non-slip indoor surface, free from water or debris
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed
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