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This unit develops Year 4 students' tactical thinking and decision-making in invasion games through progressive skill development and game application. The focus shifts from individual movement skills to collaborative team play, building essential foundations for more complex invasion games in later years. Through carefully structured lessons, students develop both physical competence and cognitive understanding of space, timing, and teamwork.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Dodging and Spatial Awareness
1h

Big Question:

How can I move safely and cleverly to avoid being caught while staying aware of everyone around me?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop dodging skills with quick changes of direction
  • • To demonstrate spatial awareness when moving in shared spaces

Lesson 2

Passing and Positioning
1h

Big Question:

How can we communicate effectively to create better passing opportunities in team games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the ability to get into good positions to receive a ball
  • • To improve passing accuracy and movement into space after passing

Lesson 3

Shielding Skills in Invasion Games
1h

Big Question:

How can I use my body position to protect the ball and maintain possession under pressure?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop effective shielding techniques using body positioning
  • • To apply shielding skills across different invasion game contexts

Lesson 4

Deception and Anticipation Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our body language and movement to deceive opponents and create opportunities in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop deception skills through dummying, feinting and misdirection
  • • To improve anticipation and spatial awareness during game situations

Lesson 5

Defending 2v1 Situations
1h

Big Question:

How can one defender effectively challenge two attackers using smart positioning and communication?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop defensive positioning skills in 2v1 situations
  • • To understand how to force opponents onto their weaker side

Lesson 6

Tournament Skills & Values
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply our attacking and defending skills whilst demonstrating excellent sporting values in competitive situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply attacking and defending skills learned over the unit in competitive tournament play
  • • To demonstrate sporting values through fair play, respect, and teamwork