Lesson 6 - Skills in Game Situations
Tactical Attacking & Defending
•Year 4
•Football
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How can we use all our football skills together to play effectively as a team?
Learning Objectives
- Implement skills learnt over the 6 lessons into competitive games
- Use passing on the move skills with teammates in game situations
- Evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate integrated football skills in game contexts
- Students will communicate effectively to create scoring opportunities
- Students will assess their own and team performance constructively
Equipment & Resources Required
Balls distributed around playing area perimeter
Alternative: Size 3 footballs for better control, soft-touch balls for beginners
Used for circle formations, pitch boundaries, and goal areas
Alternative: Spots, bibs, or chalk lines
Each team needs different colour for identification
Alternative: Different coloured cones for team identification
Create 1m wide goal areas at each end of pitches
Alternative: Cones, benches, or playground markings
For timing game periods and activity rotations
Alternative: Phone timer, PE timer app
Key Vocabulary
Using learned skills in actual match situations
Passing the ball while running, to a teammate who is also moving
Gaining possession by getting in the path of an opponent's pass
Tournament structure where each team plays every other team once
Honestly assessing your own performance and identifying improvements
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic passing techniques with both feet
- Simple dribbling and ball control
- Understanding of space and movement
- Basic defensive positioning
Current Skills
- Implementing all skills in game situations
- Passing on the move under pressure
- Reading the game and making decisions
- Self and peer evaluation of performance
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical understanding
- Small-sided game strategies
- Leadership and coaching roles
- Tournament organisation skills
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Integration of all skills learned over the 6-lesson unit in game situations
- Passing on the move requires looking ahead and communicating with teammates
- Tournament format teaches fair play, resilience, and sportsmanship
- Self-evaluation and peer feedback are essential for improvement
- Team communication is as important as individual skill for success
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking you must use every skill in every situation - teach when to select appropriate skills
- Believing winning is more important than skill development - emphasise learning over results
- Assuming louder communication is better - teach clear, specific calling
- Thinking individual brilliance is better than team play - reinforce collaboration
- Believing you can't improve if you're not naturally talented - emphasise effort and practice
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game periods, clear role definitions, regular movement breaks, immediate feedback on performance
dyspraxia
- Simplified rules initially, larger goal areas, extra practice time, focus on enjoyment over precision
autism spectrum
- Clear game structure explanation, visual schedule of tournament format, quiet zones available, consistent rules application
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and bibs, verbal description of play, buddy system for guidance, audio cues for game situations
hearing impairment
- Visual signals for game start/stop, hand signals for communication, written rule reminders, clear visual demonstrations
physical disability
- Modified rules for wheelchair users, side channels for alternative participation, adapted scoring methods, peer support roles
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Technical vocabulary development, team communication skills, evaluation and analysis language
Science
Understanding energy systems, fatigue effects, recovery importance, teamwork dynamics
PSHE
Teamwork, leadership roles, handling competition pressure, resilience, fair play values
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position between multiple games for maximum visibility, rotate between games for close observation
Observation Focus
Integration of skills, team communication, fair play, implementation of learning from previous lessons
Intervention Points
Step in for rule clarification, skill coaching moments, conflict resolution, safety concerns
Demonstration Notes
Be ready to demonstrate any skill that needs reinforcement, show positive examples of team play and communication
Verbal Cues
- •'Use your skills from practice!'
- •'Communicate with your team!'
- •'Show me your passing on the move!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 30m x 40m for multiple 5v5 games
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, check for debris or wet patches
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check footballs are properly inflated
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Bibs in good condition without tears
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during games
- •Fatigue from continuous play
- •Overcompetitive behaviour
- •Ball strikes to face/body
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear pitch boundaries and adequate spacing
- •No-contact rule strictly enforced
- •Regular rotation and rest periods
- •Teacher supervision of all games
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all games simultaneously
- •Monitor for signs of fatigue or overexertion
- •Watch for rule infractions and unsafe play
Emergency Procedures
Stop all games immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures if needed