Lesson 2 - Shooting Techniques and Goal Attack
Team Play Strategies
•Year 4
•Handball
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How can we use different shooting techniques to score goals and work as a team in handball?
Learning Objectives
- Develop basic overarm shooting technique with proper grip and release
- Learn and apply the jump shot technique in game situations
- Work collaboratively as a team to create shooting opportunities
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved shooting accuracy using overarm technique
- Students will attempt jump shots during game play with correct timing
- Students will show teamwork skills in creating and taking shooting opportunities
Equipment & Resources Required
Distribute around court perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls for beginners
Set up goals on opposite sides of courts
Alternative: Cones to mark goal areas, wall targets
Mark court boundaries and no-go areas
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers
Separate into team colours for easy identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
Key Vocabulary
Throwing the ball towards goal using an overarm action with the shooting hand
A shooting technique where both feet leave the ground during the throw
The dominant hand used to control and throw the ball
Taking three steps towards the goal before shooting to generate power
The ball bouncing back after hitting a surface like a wall or goalpost
The goalkeeper's circle where only the goalkeeper is allowed
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball handling and catching skills
- Understanding of overarm throwing action
- Knowledge of basic handball rules and boundaries
Current Skills
- Overarm shooting technique with proper grip
- Jump shot technique with timing and power
- Teamwork in attack to create shooting opportunities
Next Steps
- Advanced shooting techniques from different angles
- Shooting under defensive pressure
- Complex team attacking patterns
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Proper shooting grip with fingers spread behind ball and support hand on side
- High elbow position during shooting preparation for better accuracy and power
- Step forward with opposite foot to shooting hand for better balance and force generation
- Jump shot timing - release ball while airborne, before feet return to ground
- No-go area awareness - can jump and shoot from edge but must not land inside with ball
- Teamwork in attack - passing to create better shooting opportunities for teammates
- Progressive skill development - master standing shots before attempting jump shots
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking power is more important than technique - emphasise accuracy and proper form first
- Believing jump shots are always better - explain when to use different shooting techniques
- Assuming handball shooting is same as basketball - highlight differences in grip and throwing action
- Thinking you must always shoot when near goal - emphasise importance of passing to create better opportunities
- Believing landing in goalkeeper area is allowed if ball already released - clarify no-go area rules clearly
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with clear transitions, regular movement breaks, immediate positive feedback, clear boundaries
dyspraxia
- Break skills into smaller steps, extra practice time, larger equipment, simplified coordination patterns
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of activities, quiet area available for breaks, consistent routines and expectations
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls, audio cues for directions, buddy system for guidance, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Clear visual demonstrations, written instruction cards, use of hand signals, ensure face-to-face communication
physical disability
- Seated shooting practice, modified throwing distances, larger targets, alternative grip techniques for limited hand function
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting successful shots and calculating shooting percentages, measuring distances for different shooting zones
Science
Understanding forces in throwing - how preparation and follow-through affect ball flight and power
Geography
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding angles and trajectories in shooting
PSHE
Teamwork skills, supporting others, dealing with success and failure in shooting attempts
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between different activity areas to provide feedback and ensure safety
Observation Focus
Shooting technique development, safe jump shot execution, and positive team interactions
Intervention Points
Step in when students show poor technique, unsafe landing, or negative team behaviour
Demonstration Notes
Use slow-motion demonstrations for complex skills, repeat key techniques multiple times
Verbal Cues
- •'High elbow, step and snap!'
- •'Jump up, shoot, land safe!'
- •'Work together to create chances!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor court minimum 20m x 15m per game area
Surface Check
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate ceiling height for jump shots
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check balls are appropriate size and condition for age group
- •Ensure goals are stable and securely positioned
- •Verify targets are safely attached to walls
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during game play
- •Landing injuries from jump shots
- •Ball strikes to head or body
- •Overexertion from continuous activity
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and no-go areas established
- •Adequate spacing between activities and courts
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Emphasis on controlled movements and safe landing
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all activity areas
- •Monitor jump shot technique for safe landing
- •Watch for signs of fatigue during continuous activities
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, inform school procedures