Strategic Movement & Communication
•Year 4
•Flag Football
•Ensure each student has 2 tags attached securely to belt
Alternative: Fabric strips or pinnies tucked into waistbands
Check inflation and condition before lesson
Alternative: Rugby balls or foam footballs
Use different colours to mark defensive zones and boundaries
Alternative: Markers or spot markers
Place behind defensive lines in game area
Alternative: Coloured balls or markers
The action of passing the ball backward from the centre to the quarterback to start a play
The player who starts each play by snapping the ball to the quarterback
The player who receives the snap and usually throws the ball to receivers
The player who runs routes to catch passes from the quarterback
Defensive technique of pulling opponent's tags to stop their forward progress
A game where teams try to invade opponent's territory to score points
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Number recognition and calculations in warm-up, spatial awareness and angles in defensive positioning, timing and counting in skill sequences
Forces and motion in throwing techniques, reaction times in defensive situations, physics of ball flight and catching
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of directions and movement patterns, mapping tactical formations
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, leadership during tactical discussions, respect and sportsmanship in competitive situations
Move between groups during skill practice, central position during demonstrations, sideline during games for optimal observation
Watch for technical proficiency in snap exchanges, defensive positioning and movement, tactical application in game contexts
Step in when safety concerns arise, when students struggling with technique, when competitive intensity becomes inappropriate
Use confident students to model good technique, exaggerate key teaching points for visibility, show both successful and improved versions
Minimum 30m x 20m clear area, suitable for running activities and triangle formations
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for sudden directional changes
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact school emergency procedures if required
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