Individual Skills to Team Tactics
Dodgeball
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit transforms dodgeball from a simple throwing game into a sophisticated study of strategy, decision-making, and team dynamics. Year 5 students develop advanced motor skills whilst learning to read game situations, communicate under pressure, and make split-second tactical decisions. The progression from individual technique mastery to complex team strategies provides an ideal vehicle for developing both physical competence and cognitive understanding of invasion games.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use precise throwing and quick dodging to succeed in competitive game situations?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate, low throwing techniques for maximum effectiveness
- • To master dodging movements to evade incoming balls
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use movement patterns and spatial awareness to become expert dodgers while working effectively as a team?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop advanced dodging techniques using quick footwork and spatial awareness
- • To demonstrate effective throwing with power and accuracy at low trajectories
Lesson 3
Big Question:
When should I risk catching a dodgeball and when is it wiser to dodge?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop catching skills for balls thrown at low levels and at pace
- • To make tactical decisions about when to attempt a catch versus when to dodge
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can effective communication and teamwork help us defend, attack, and make strategic decisions under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop defensive techniques using balls to block incoming throws
- • To understand and apply team communication strategies in game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use tactics and fair officiating to make dodgeball more strategic and enjoyable for everyone?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand and apply tactical strategies in dodgeball games
- • To demonstrate effective officiating skills with confidence and fairness
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use all my dodgeball skills and knowledge to compete fairly and reflect honestly on my performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To compete effectively in a dodgeball tournament using official rules
- • To demonstrate understanding of game tactics and team strategies