Dodgeball
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students into tactical game players through the dynamic context of dodgeball. Moving beyond basic throwing and catching, students learn to read game situations, make split-second decisions, and collaborate with teammates to execute coordinated strategies. The progression from individual skill mastery to sophisticated team tactics makes this an ideal bridge between fundamental ball skills and complex invasion games.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use powerful, accurate throwing to outplay our opponents in team games?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use quick movements and awareness to become impossible to hit?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I make smart decisions about when to catch and when to dodge in dodgeball?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use advanced tactics and character roles to outsmart our opponents while working as a coordinated team?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to create and execute winning tactics in dodgeball?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use teamwork and tactics to succeed in competitive dodgeball while showing school games values?
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