Handball
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of handball as a dynamic invasion game requiring both individual technical skills and collaborative tactical thinking. Through progressive skill-building and game-based learning, students explore the attacking and defensive phases of handball whilst developing teamwork, spatial awareness, and decision-making under pressure. The unit balances technical precision with strategic play, culminating in authentic competitive experiences where students apply all learned skills.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our body positioning and ball control to keep possession and create scoring opportunities in handball?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use different shooting techniques to score goals and work as a team in handball?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can the centre and circle runner work together to create attacking opportunities through movement and passing?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we quickly turn and defend when we lose possession of the ball?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use precision and technique to score from a 7-metre throw when given a clear scoring opportunity?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we apply all our handball skills to compete fairly and effectively as a team?
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