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This unit introduces Year 4 students to the tactical thinking and collaborative skills fundamental to invasion games through flag football. The emphasis is on developing spatial awareness, communication skills, and strategic movement patterns whilst building confidence in handling pressure situations. Through progressive skill-building and team-based challenges, students learn that success comes from working together, making quick decisions, and adapting their movement to outwit opponents.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Dodging and Tagging Introduction
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use my body to successfully dodge opponents whilst staying balanced and ready to move?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop dodging skills using both feet to evade opponents
  • • To understand and apply effective tagging techniques in gameplay

Lesson 2

Ball Handling & Passing
1h

Big Question:

How can accurate passing and communication help our team succeed in attack and defence?

Key Objectives:

  • • To grip a flag football correctly and demonstrate proper throwing technique
  • • To adopt a ready position and move quickly to receive passes

Lesson 3

Snap Exchanges and Tag Defence
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to execute successful plays while defending effectively?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform a snap centre-quarterback exchange accurately and consistently
  • • To grab opponent's tags consistently whilst they try to attack

Lesson 4

Hook and Slant Running Lines
1h 8min

Big Question:

How can I use different running patterns to outsmart defenders and work as an effective team player?

Key Objectives:

  • • To receive a ball whilst moving using hook and slant running patterns
  • • To understand and communicate effectively with teammates during attacking plays

Lesson 5

Running Lines and Game Application
45 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and precise running lines transform our flag football game?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop the ability to run different types of lines and receive a ball whilst on the run
  • • Apply flag football skills in a modified game situation with tactical awareness

Lesson 6

Zone Defence Strategies
1h 5min

Big Question:

How do different defensive strategies help teams work together to protect their goal?

Key Objectives:

  • • Apply zone and man-to-man defensive strategies effectively in Flag Football
  • • Demonstrate understanding of defensive positioning and communication