Lacrosse Skills & Tactics
•Year 4
•Lacrosse
•Check sticks for damage, appropriate size for students
Alternative: Tennis balls for hand passing if sticks unavailable
Ensure balls are in good condition for safe play
Alternative: Tennis balls or soft play balls
Different colours for different areas/teams
Alternative: Markers or bibs to define areas
Secure goals safely, check for stability
Alternative: Cone goals or markers for goal areas
Clean bibs available for team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands or markers
Keeping control of the ball within your team
Gaining possession of the ball from the opposing team
The circular area around the goal where only the goalkeeper can enter
Clear pathways between teammates for successful passes
Moving to help a teammate who has the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting passes in sequence, angles of passing and movement, measuring distances for field setup, calculating time and scoring
Forces and motion in ball flight, physics of catching and throwing, body systems during exercise, understanding momentum
Spatial awareness and field positioning, directions and movement patterns, mapping player positions and movements
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, managing emotions under pressure, leadership and responsibility
Move around perimeter of activities for clear sight lines, position near goal areas during games for safety
Monitor stick handling safety, assess passing accuracy and decision-making, watch for inclusion of all students
Step in if unsafe stick contact occurs, support struggling students with individual guidance, manage game flow and rule application
Use clear, exaggerated movements for skill demonstrations, involve confident students in demonstrations, repeat key teaching points regularly
Minimum 40m x 30m for full games, additional space around boundaries for safety
Level grass or sports hall surface, free from holes, debris, or water
Stop play immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact medical support if required
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