Tactical Skills & Team Integration
•Year 4
•Basketball
•Pre-positioned around court perimeter for quick access
Alternative: Size 5 balls for easier handling, rubber balls for outdoor use
Set up in circles for starter activity, various positions for skill development
Alternative: Cones, chalk marks, tape markers
Two colours for team identification during games
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts, bandanas
For teacher and potential student referees
Alternative: Voice commands, hand signals
For timing quarters and skill development activities
Alternative: Phone timer, classroom clock with second hand
A defensive strategy where each defender is assigned to guard a specific opponent throughout the play
The player currently in possession of the basketball
A low, balanced stance that allows quick movement in any direction
A method of starting play where two players jump to tip the ball to teammates
Making it difficult for opponents to pass, shoot, or dribble by staying close
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding spatial relationships and distance measurement, timing activities and quarter durations, counting and scoring systems
Forces and motion in defensive positioning, balance and stability concepts, reaction times and movement efficiency
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of direction and movement patterns, court layout and orientation
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience in competitive situations, respect for opponents and officials, managing emotions during competition
Position at corner of activity area for maximum visibility of all students, rotate between groups during skill development
Watch for correct defensive positioning, appropriate pressure application, and maintenance of no-contact rule
Step in if students are making repeated contact, showing frustration, or not understanding marking assignments
Use exaggerated movements to show defensive positioning, involve students in demonstrations, and provide immediate correction of technique
Minimum 20m x 15m per court, clear of obstacles and walls
Dry, even surface free from hazards, appropriate footwear worn
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, ensure clear access for emergency services if required
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