Skills & Tactics Progression
Handball
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' handball fundamentals through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball handling to competitive team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with overarm throwing and catching whilst developing tactical awareness in invasion games. Through structured skill development and progressive game situations, students learn to work collaboratively whilst maintaining technical accuracy under increasing pressure.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we work together to keep possession of the ball while moving into space?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate javelin-style passing technique in handball
- • Improve catching skills whilst moving and in static positions
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we maintain control and accuracy when passing and receiving under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop passing and receiving skills whilst moving at pace
- • Apply the three-step rule effectively in game situations
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can accurate shooting technique and smart teamwork help us succeed in handball games?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate overarm throwing and shooting technique
- • Understand the importance of backing up teammates during play
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to create scoring opportunities while defending effectively against our opponents?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to intercept passes and read game situations
- • To understand and apply blocking techniques when defending shots
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we adapt our tactics when our team has more or fewer players than the opposition?
Key Objectives:
- • Participate purposefully in small-sided handball games
- • Play to the rules consistently and fairly
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship whilst maintaining our skills under competitive pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate a wide range of handball skills whilst playing competitively
- • To show emotional control and sportsmanship during tournament play