Fair Play to Tournament Skills
•Year 5
•Dodgeball
•Place one bench in each end zone of playing areas
Alternative: Mats or marker cones to define zones
Mark boundaries, zones, and starting positions clearly
Alternative: Chalk lines or existing court markings
Distribute equally between teams at game start
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls, or bean bags for adapted versions
Securing the ball with both hands to eliminate the thrower and potentially rescue a teammate
A ball that is in active play and can eliminate players if it hits them
Choosing the best action (catch or dodge) based on the situation and game context
Game moments when opponents are actively targeting you or time is running short
A designated player whose successful catch wins the entire game for their team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development around tactical language, descriptive writing about game strategies, communication skills
Calculating catch success rates, measuring distances for optimal positioning, analysing game statistics and probability
Understanding reaction time and reflexes, physics of ball flight and catching forces, biomechanics of movement
Decision-making under pressure, teamwork and leadership, resilience when facing challenges, fair play and sportsmanship
Central location with clear sight lines to all game areas, ability to move quickly to support individuals
Technical catching execution, tactical decision-making quality, team communication effectiveness
When throwing becomes too aggressive, catching technique needs correction, or tactical understanding requires support
Regularly demonstrate whole-body catching technique, emphasise foot movement and ball tracking
Large indoor or outdoor area, minimum 20m x 15m per game, clear of obstacles
Non-slip surface suitable for quick directional changes and safe landings
Standard first aid protocols, particular attention to potential impact injuries from balls or falls
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