Lesson 5 - 7-Metre Throw Skills
Team Play Strategies
•Year 4
•Handball
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How can we use precision and technique to score from a 7-metre throw when given a clear scoring opportunity?
Learning 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
- To apply the 7-metre throw effectively in game situations while maintaining fair play
Key Outcomes
- Students will execute a 7-metre throw using proper technique and stance
- Students will identify situations that warrant a 7-metre throw award
- Students will demonstrate improved attacking and defensive strategies in game play
Equipment & Resources Required
Check balls are properly inflated and in good condition
Alternative: Soft sponge balls, tennis balls for indoor use
Secure goals properly and check for stability
Alternative: Cones with tape across, wall targets, hoop goals
Mark 7-metre lines clearly from each goal
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape, cones
Place in corners for warm-up activity
Alternative: Circle markers, rope circles
Two contrasting colours for team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured shirts
Key Vocabulary
A penalty throw in handball awarded when a clear scoring chance is stopped illegally
When an attacking player has a good opportunity to score but is fouled
A deceptive movement to trick the goalkeeper into moving the wrong way
The semi-circular area around the goal where only goalkeepers can enter
When a field player intentionally passes the ball back to their goalkeeper
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic handball throwing technique from previous lessons
- Understanding of handball court markings and goal area
- Experience with 3-step rule and basic game play
- Knowledge of attacking and defensive positions
Current Skills
- 7-metre throw technique development
- Goalkeeper positioning and movement strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Understanding penalty situations in handball
Next Steps
- Advanced shooting techniques from different angles
- Complex defensive strategies and formations
- Tournament play with official rules
- Peer coaching and officiating skills
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- 7-metre throw is awarded when a clear scoring chance is stopped illegally
- Proper technique: ball in one hand, opposite foot forward, watch the goalkeeper
- Throwers have 3 seconds from referee's whistle to complete the throw
- Goalkeepers must stay on goal line but can move laterally between posts
- All other players must be outside the goal area during penalty throw
- Accuracy is more important than power in 7-metre throw execution
- Use feinting and eye movement to deceive goalkeeper intentions
Common Misconceptions
- Any foul leads to a 7-metre throw (only clear scoring chance fouls)
- Can use both hands for throwing (must be one-handed like normal handball)
- Goalkeeper can move forward off the line (must stay on goal line)
- Have unlimited time to take the throw (strict 3-second rule)
- Can step over the 7-metre line while throwing (must stay behind until ball released)
- Other players can be anywhere during penalty (must be outside goal area)
- Should always throw with maximum power (accuracy and placement more effective)
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Frequent activity changes, clear boundaries and expectations, regular feedback and praise, movement breaks incorporated naturally
dyspraxia
- Simplified movement patterns initially, extra practice time for coordination, larger equipment for easier handling, step-by-step technique breakdown
autism spectrum
- Clear, predictable routine structure, visual schedule of lesson activities, quiet zones available if needed, advance warning of activity changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls with audible elements, provide verbal descriptions of all demonstrations, tactile guidance for throwing technique, clear verbal cues for spatial positioning
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all instructions, hand signals for game management, written rule cards, peer buddy system for communication
physical disability
- Adapted throwing positions (seated or supported), modified distance for throws, larger or lighter balls, alternative goalkeeper positions
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Technical vocabulary development, giving and receiving instructions, team communication skills, explaining rules and tactics
Maths
Measuring 7-metre distances accurately, calculating success percentages, angles of throw trajectories, timing 3-second rule
Science
Forces in throwing - power and accuracy, trajectory and gravity effects, reaction times in goalkeeping, physics of ball flight
Geography
Spatial awareness and positioning, court dimensions and measurements, understanding of areas and boundaries
PSHE
Fair play and sportsmanship, accepting referee decisions, team cooperation and communication, managing competitive pressure
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between practice pairs during skill development, central position during game for refereeing, close proximity during demonstrations
Observation Focus
Watch for technique development in throwing stance, monitor rule understanding during game application, note teamwork and communication
Intervention Points
Correct unsafe throwing techniques, clarify rule confusion during game, support students struggling with concept understanding
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate all techniques slowly first, then at normal speed. Use students as models for good technique. Show common mistakes and corrections clearly.
Verbal Cues
- •'One hand on the ball, opposite foot forward!'
- •'Watch the keeper's eyes, not the goal!'
- •'Use your three seconds wisely!'
- •'Goalkeepers stay on your line!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m clear space, indoor hall preferred with clear court markings
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate clearance around goals and court boundaries
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check handballs are properly inflated and not split or damaged
- •Ensure goals are stable and properly secured to prevent tipping
- •Verify floor markers are flat and won't create trip hazards
- •Check hoops are in good condition without sharp edges
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes from powerful throws
- •Collisions during game play
- •Falls due to quick direction changes
- •Goalkeeper injuries from diving saves
Risk Mitigation
- •Emphasise controlled throws during practice, not maximum power
- •Clear positioning rules during 7-metre throws
- •Adequate spacing between practice pairs
- •Progressive skill building from static to dynamic activities
- •Referee supervision during game play
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all practice areas
- •Monitor contact levels during game play
- •Watch for fatigue affecting technique and safety
- •Ensure penalty procedures are followed correctly
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately for any injury, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed