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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Catching and Protecting the Ball
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our body positioning and ball control to keep possession and create scoring opportunities in handball?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop catching skills with two hands and controlling the ball with fingers and thumbs
  • • To learn how to protect the ball using body positioning and one-handed control

Lesson 2

Shooting Techniques and Goal Attack
50 min

Big Question:

How can we use different shooting techniques to score goals and work as a team in handball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop basic overarm shooting technique with proper grip and release
  • • Learn and apply the jump shot technique in game situations

Lesson 3

3-Man Weave and Circle Runner
45 min

Big Question:

How can the centre and circle runner work together to create attacking opportunities through movement and passing?

Key Objectives:

  • • Define the role of the circle runner in building attacking play
  • • Demonstrate the 3-man weave technique with accurate passing and movement

Lesson 4

Turn and Defend
45 min

Big Question:

How can we quickly turn and defend when we lose possession of the ball?

Key Objectives:

  • • To turn quickly and move into defensive positions when possession is lost
  • • To successfully perform first wave defence as part of a team

Lesson 5

7-Metre Throw Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we use precision and technique to score from a 7-metre throw when given a clear scoring opportunity?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform a 7-metre throw with power and accuracy using correct technique
  • • To understand when and why a 7-metre throw is awarded in handball

Lesson 6

Advanced Handball Play
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply all our handball skills to compete fairly and effectively as a team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To use correct rules to start and restart a handball game using throw-offs
  • • To rotate and play effectively in a variety of handball positions