Striking & Fielding Basics
•Year 5
•Danish Longball
•Placed at centre line for game starts
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for safer play
Mark court boundaries and centre line clearly
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers
One per officiating pair, attached to lanyards
Alternative: Hand clapping, verbal calls
Distributed before warm-up for easy officiating rotation
Alternative: Sticky number labels, team colours only
Positioned for clear view of tactical play
Alternative: Observation sheets for written assessment
Planned strategies used by teams to gain an advantage during gameplay
Acting as a referee or umpire to ensure fair play and rule enforcement
Planning ahead and making decisions based on game situations
Clear, quick sharing of information between teammates during gameplay
Fairly applying game rules to ensure safe and enjoyable play for all
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in tactical discussions, vocabulary development with strategic terms, explaining tactical decisions clearly
Counting in multiples during warm-up, calculating tactical success rates, timing games precisely, statistical analysis of tactical effectiveness
Forces and motion in tactical ball throws, physics of jumping tactics, biomechanics of effective throwing techniques
Spatial awareness for tactical positioning, understanding angles of attack, mapping court space effectively
Leadership development through officiating, respect for authority figures, teamwork in tactical planning, resilience when tactics fail
Central position between two courts for maximum visibility of tactical play and officiating quality
Watch for tactical communication, fair officiating decisions, strategic adaptation under pressure
Step in if tactics become unsafe, support nervous officials, redirect overly competitive behaviour
Demonstrate: All tactical moves slowly first for safety, show confident officiating body language, model respectful communication with officials
Two full courts minimum 15m x 30m each, clear boundaries marked
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate cushioning for jumping tactics
Stop play immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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