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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Overarm Throwing and Game Tactics
1h 12min

Big Question:

How can we use powerful, accurate throwing to outplay our opponents in team games?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop overarm throwing technique with power and accuracy
  • To understand tactical decisions in attack and defence

Lesson 2

Dodging and Movement Tactics
1h

Big Question:

How can we use quick movements and awareness to become impossible to hit?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop dodging skills through quick footwork and evasive movements
  • To understand timing and positioning when moving to attack in dodgeball

Lesson 3

Catching and Decision Making
1h

Big Question:

How can I make smart decisions about when to catch and when to dodge in dodgeball?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop catching technique to bring teammates back into the game
  • To judge which balls to attempt catching and which to dodge

Lesson 4

Advanced Tactics & Strategy
1h 15min

Big Question:

How can we use advanced tactics and character roles to outsmart our opponents while working as a coordinated team?

Key Objectives:

  • Develop peripheral awareness and quick adaptation to changing game rules
  • Evaluate and improve team performance through tactical decisions

Lesson 5

Tactical Attacking and Defending
1h 14min

Big Question:

How can we work together to create and execute winning tactics in dodgeball?

Key Objectives:

  • To attack decisively using planned tactics in dodgeball
  • To defend skilfully as a team using appropriate strategies

Lesson 6

Dodgeball Competition Play
1h

Big Question:

How can we use teamwork and tactics to succeed in competitive dodgeball while showing school games values?

Key Objectives:

  • Make good tactical decisions at crucial moments during competitive games
  • Compete with passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork