Lesson 4 - Moving Into Space
Skill Integration Mastery
•Year 5
•Basketball
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How can intelligent movement create opportunities for your team to succeed?
Learning Objectives
- To be able to move into a space to support a teammate
- To understand how creating space helps team success
- To develop tactical awareness in basketball situations
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate effective use of space to support teammates
- Students will show understanding of when and where to move
- Students will apply space creation skills in game situations
Equipment & Resources Required
One ball per group of 4-6 students, extras for demonstrations
Alternative: Footballs, netballs for similar handling practice
Various colours preferred for different activities and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk circles
Two contrasting colours for team identification in games
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts or bands
Key Vocabulary
Moving to areas where there are fewer opponents to make it easier to receive or pass the ball
Positioning yourself to help a teammate by giving them a passing option
Varying your speed of movement to confuse defenders
Altering your path of movement to lose a defender
Moving away from a defender to create space to receive a pass
Passing the ball successfully multiple times in a row without losing possession
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic basketball handling skills
- Understanding of passing and catching
- Awareness of personal space
- Basic defensive positioning
Current Skills
- Creating space through movement
- Supporting teammates effectively
- Using change of pace and direction
- Reading game situations
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical movement patterns
- Creating space for specific plays
- Team attacking strategies
- Complex game situations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Change of pace is essential - slow movement followed by explosive speed change
- Change of direction confuses defenders and creates space opportunities
- Move into spaces where there are no defenders between you and the ball
- Communication with teammates is crucial for successful team play
- Support teammates by creating passing options at different angles
- Apply individual skills consistently in team game situations
- Work as a team - basketball is not an individual sport
Common Misconceptions
- Students think they need to run fast all the time - teach the importance of change of pace
- Moving anywhere is good - emphasise moving to effective spaces only
- Only the person with the ball matters - teach how off-ball movement helps everyone
- Defending means staying very close - teach appropriate safe distance
- Individual skill is most important - reinforce team cooperation throughout
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts, clear boundaries, regular positive feedback, immediate task variety
dyspraxia
- Slower skill progression, larger equipment options, extra practice time, simplified movement patterns
autism spectrum
- Clear routine structure, visual schedule of lesson activities, quiet area available if needed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, clear verbal descriptions of space and movement, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all skills, hand signals for game instructions, written key points on display
physical disability
- Adapted movement patterns, seated versions where appropriate, modified equipment sizing
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances for setup, understanding of angles in movement
Science
Forces in movement, reaction time, body systems during exercise, physics of ball movement
Geography
Spatial awareness, directions and positioning, mapping movement patterns around playing areas
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' success
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between groups during activities, central position for demonstrations and instructions
Observation Focus
Space creation technique, team cooperation, application of skills in games
Intervention Points
Step in when safety concerns arise, when students struggle with concepts, or when technique needs correction
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements for space creation, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key concepts visually
Verbal Cues
- •'Change pace - slow, slow, FAST!'
- •'Find the space with no defenders!'
- •'Work as a team - call for the ball!'
- •'Great space creation [student name]!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m clear area, multiple 7m x 7m squares for group work
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, appropriate for basketball movement
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check basketballs are properly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Team bibs clean and in good repair
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during dynamic movement
- •Slips and falls during change of direction
- •Ball strikes to face or body
- •Overexertion during competitive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •Adequate spacing between groups during parallel activities
- •Emphasis on no contact defending throughout
- •Progressive skill building from individual to team context
- •Regular hydration breaks if needed
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all groups
- •Monitor high-activity areas during games
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion
- •Ensure fair play and good sportsmanship
Emergency Procedures
Stop signal established, immediate assessment of any incidents, appropriate first aid response available