Possession Play & Team Tactics
•Year 4
•Football
•One ball per match, extras available for quick restarts
Alternative: Soft-touch balls for safety
Mark out multiple small pitches and goal areas
Alternative: Corner flags, markers
Distinguish teams clearly for officials and players
Alternative: Coloured bands, team identifiers
Track results for tournament table
Alternative: Clipboards with paper
Manage match durations consistently
Alternative: Mobile phone timers
A competitive event where teams play multiple matches to determine overall winners
A tournament format where each team plays against every other team once
Choosing the best action (pass, dribble, shoot) based on the game situation
Fair and generous behaviour, especially in competitive situations
The restricted zone around the goal where only goalkeepers are allowed
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Team communication and tactical discussions, reflection on performance using descriptive language, reading tournament rules and formats
Tournament scoring systems, calculating points tables, measuring pitch dimensions and goal areas, timing match durations accurately
Understanding forces in kicking and ball movement, effects of exercise on heart rate during competitive play, biomechanics of football skills
Spatial awareness on pitch, understanding of positioning and movement patterns, map reading skills for tournament organisation
Teamwork and cooperation under pressure, resilience when facing defeat, leadership skills and encouraging others, respect and fair play in competition
Central position to observe multiple matches, rotate between pitches to provide encouragement and ensure safety
Monitor skill application under pressure, sportsmanship during competitive play, tactical understanding and team cooperation
Step in if unsafe play occurs, if unsporting behaviour develops, or if students need tactical guidance to improve performance
Model positive competitive attitude, show tactical examples during natural breaks in play, highlight excellent sportsmanship when observed
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 40m x 30m for multiple small pitches with clear boundaries between games
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for quick direction changes during competitive play
Stop all matches immediately if incident occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, clear communication with other staff if needed
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