Dodgeball Tournament Skills Unit | The PE Dept

Dodgeball Tournament Skills Unit | The PE Dept

This comprehensive unit transforms dodgeball from a simple throwing game into a sophisticated strategic sport that develops tactical thinking, leadership skills, and competitive excellence. Year 5 students progress from understanding rules and fair play through to officiating and tournament application, building both physical competence and character development. The unit uniquely combines individual skill mastery with team tactics, culminating in students taking responsibility as officials and demonstrating sportsmanship under competitive pressure.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Dodgeball Rules and Fair Play

Big Question:

How can understanding and following rules make games more enjoyable and fair for everyone?

Key Objectives:

• To understand and apply the fundamental rules of dodgeball in game situations
• To demonstrate fair play and honesty throughout competitive activities

Lesson 2

Throwing at Moving Targets

Big Question:

How can we improve our accuracy when throwing at targets that are constantly moving?

Key Objectives:

• To develop throwing accuracy at moving targets
• To understand and apply different throwing techniques in game situations

Lesson 3

Dodging and Evasion Skills

Big Question:

How can I choose the best dodging movement to avoid being hit by different types of throws?

Key Objectives:

• To use jumps, dodges and ducks effectively to avoid being hit
• To select appropriate dodging skills based on ball trajectory and speed

Lesson 4

Catching Under Pressure

Big Question:

How can I use strategic catching to gain the advantage in team games?

Key Objectives:

• To develop catching techniques to eliminate opponents in dodgeball
• To understand when to catch versus dodge in tactical situations

Lesson 5

Blocking and Defending

Big Question:

How can I use defensive skills to protect myself and my team in dodgeball?

Key Objectives:

• Learn to use a ball to block and defend against thrown balls
• Develop tactical awareness for protecting team members

Lesson 6

Tactical Application and Selection

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to outsmart our opponents using different tactics?

Key Objectives:

• To select and apply a variety of tactics effectively in game situations
• To evaluate which tactics work best against different opponents

Lesson 7

Officiating and Refereeing Skills

Big Question:

How can we become fair and confident officials to ensure everyone enjoys the game?

Key Objectives:

• To develop officiating skills and referee a dodgeball game effectively
• To apply game rules consistently and fairly

Lesson 8

Tournament Application and Tactics

Big Question:

How can we apply our dodgeball skills and tactics in a tournament setting while demonstrating excellent sportsmanship?

Key Objectives:

• To apply skills, rules and tactics to a dodgeball tournament
• To demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship throughout competitive games