Tactical Awareness Skills
Dodgeball
•Year 4
•8 Lessons
This unit transforms traditional dodgeball into a sophisticated learning experience where Year 4 students develop tactical thinking alongside fundamental movement skills. Rather than focusing purely on elimination, the emphasis is on strategic play, fair competition, and using technical skills to support team success. Through progressive skill-building and rule application, students learn to analyse game situations and make informed decisions about when to attack, defend, or support teammates.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use rules to create fair and exciting games that everyone can enjoy?
Key Objectives:
- • To learn and understand the fundamental rules of dodgeball
- • To be able to apply dodgeball rules to maintain fair game play
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we improve our throwing accuracy to become more effective in target games?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop throwing towards a target with increasing accuracy and consistency
- • To understand tactical targeting in dodgeball gameplay
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we improve our accuracy when throwing at moving targets?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop throwing accuracy at moving targets
- • To understand the principles of leading a target when throwing
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use different body movements to anticipate and avoid incoming balls in dynamic game situations?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop jumping, dodging and ducking skills to avoid being hit by balls
- • To apply evasive movements effectively in competitive game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our catching skills to help our team succeed in dodgeball?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop catching a dodgeball at different heights
- • To apply simple tactics to make catching more effective
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use my whole body to catch a dodgeball and turn defence into attack?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the skill of catching a dodgeball using correct technique
- • To apply catching skills tactically to help teammates re-enter the game
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use equipment strategically to protect ourselves and our teammates?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the skill of blocking using a ball as a defensive tool
- • To understand and apply blocking rules effectively in game situations
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we use rules and tactics to play dodgeball fairly while striving to improve our performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand and apply the rules of dodgeball in tournament situations
- • To use simple tactics to make it difficult for opponents while playing fairly