Fair Play to Tournament Skills
•Year 5
•Dodgeball
•Used to mark dead zone, end zones, and court boundaries clearly
Alternative: Markers, spot markers, or boundary lines
Soft, appropriately sized balls - check inflation and condition before use
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls, or bean bags for modified versions
To clearly distinguish teams during games
Alternative: Different coloured equipment or team markers
The central area of the court where only hands are allowed, where balls are placed at game start
The area at each end of the court where teams start and must return balls before using them
A ball that hasn't bounced or hit walls/ceiling and can eliminate players when it hits them
A ball that has bounced or hit surfaces and cannot eliminate players
Playing honestly, following rules, and treating opponents with respect
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, explaining rules to others, using specific vocabulary accurately
Counting scores and time, understanding spatial concepts like boundaries and positioning, calculating team strategies
Understanding forces in ball throwing, reaction times and nervous system responses, physics of ball flight and impacts
Fair play and honesty, dealing with competitive pressure, cooperation and team work, conflict resolution
Move actively between game areas to monitor rule application, safety, and fair play
Watch for consistent rule application, appropriate throwing force, and sportsmanship behaviours
Step in immediately for safety violations, help resolve rule disputes quickly, celebrate excellent fair play examples
Use clear, exaggerated movements for rule demonstrations, model honest reactions to being hit, show tactical positioning examples
Minimum 20m x 30m clear space with defined boundaries, suitable for multiple 3v3 games
Dry, level surface free from obstacles, with adequate run-off areas around courts
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, clear area if necessary
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