Fair Play to Tournament Skills
•Year 5
•Dodgeball
•Check all balls are properly inflated and in good condition
Alternative: Foam balls, tennis balls for safety modifications
Mark clear boundaries and centre lines for multiple courts
Alternative: Spot markers, chalk lines
Available for reference during rule disputes
Alternative: Simplified rules poster
Planned strategies used by a team to gain advantage over opponents
Using one action to take opponent's attention away from the real threat
Working together as a team with precise timing
Where players place themselves on court for maximum effectiveness
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Tactical vocabulary development, clear communication skills, discussion and reflection abilities
Forces and motion in ball throwing, physics of trajectory and impact, teamwork as system coordination
Spatial awareness and positioning, mapping court strategies, understanding angles and directions
Leadership development, effective communication, resilience when tactics fail, respect for opponents
Central location allowing supervision of all courts, rotate between teams during tactical practice
Watch for tactical execution, team communication, safe play, and positive leadership
Step in when tactics become unsafe, when teams need communication support, or when rules are not followed
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing tactics, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key tactical points frequently
Large indoor hall or outdoor area minimum 20m x 30m with clear boundaries
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, appropriate for dynamic movement and diving
Stop all play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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