Game Intelligence Training
•Year 4
•Dodgeball
•Various sizes available for different skill levels
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags
Mark court boundaries and prison zones
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Distinguish teams clearly
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts
Track points in competitive activities
Alternative: Whiteboard, paper
Using both hands to secure a ball thrown at you
Balanced stance with knees bent, weight on balls of feet
Absorbing the impact of the ball by giving with your hands
The zone where eliminated players wait to be rescued
Choosing the best action based on the situation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving clear instructions, peer feedback communication
Scoring systems, counting catches, calculating success rates, understanding probability in decision-making
Forces and motion in catching, trajectory prediction, reaction time and reflexes
Teamwork, resilience when facing challenges, accepting decisions, celebrating others' success
Central location with clear sight lines to all activity areas, move between groups during practice
Watch for correct catching technique, appropriate throwing force, decision-making processes, and sportsmanship
Step in for unsafe throwing, provide technique corrections, mediate disputes, encourage struggling students
Use exaggerated movements for technique points, show both correct and incorrect examples, involve students in demonstrations
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 30m x 20m with multiple court areas
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate run-off areas
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contacts readily available
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