Striking & Fielding Basics Unit | The PE Dept

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Striking & Fielding Basics

Danish Longball

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Year 5

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6 Lessons

This unit introduces Year 5 students to Danish Longball, a fast-paced striking and fielding game that demands tactical thinking, quick decision-making, and collaborative teamwork. Through progressive skill development, students build the physical competencies of throwing, catching, and dodging whilst developing their understanding of how strategic positioning, communication, and fair play elevate game performance. The unit uniquely combines individual skill mastery with collective tactical awareness, preparing students for more complex invasion and striking games.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing and Dodging Fundamentals

Big Question:

How can we use effective throwing and dodging techniques to work strategically as a team?

Key Objectives:

• To develop effective overarm throwing technique for accuracy and power
• To understand and apply dodging strategies in game situations

Lesson 2

Dodging and Movement

Big Question:

How can I use movement and quick reactions to become impossible to hit in a game?

Key Objectives:

• To develop dodging skills with quick, reactive movements
• To throw accurately with increasing power and low trajectory

Lesson 3

Catching Skills Under Pressure

Big Question:

How can we make smart catching decisions when the pressure is on?

Key Objectives:

• To catch balls thrown at pace and low down with increasing accuracy
• To make tactical decisions about when to catch versus when to dodge

Lesson 4

Team Communication

Big Question:

How can effective communication and teamwork help us succeed in challenging game situations?

Key Objectives:

• To develop the ability to use a ball to block incoming attacks effectively
• To understand and apply tactical communication in team-based games

Lesson 5

Tactical Play and Officiating

Big Question:

How can we use tactical thinking and fair officiating to make games more strategic and enjoyable?

Key Objectives:

• To apply tactical strategies effectively during gameplay
• To demonstrate fair and effective officiating skills

Lesson 6

Tactical Decision Making

Big Question:

How can I make smart tactical decisions to help my team succeed in competition?

Key Objectives:

• Choose the right moment to attack and defend in competitive situations
• Compete against others effectively using appropriate tactics