Individual Skills to Team Tactics
•Year 5
•Dodgeball
•Place balls on centre line of each court
Alternative: Foam balls, soft play balls for safety
Create clear boundaries for 2-3 courts depending on space
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope boundaries, existing court markings
Distribute before team selection
Alternative: Coloured bands, team pennants
For timing game rounds and transitions
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock
The speed at which the ball is thrown, requiring quick reactions
Catching technique where hands give slightly on impact to absorb the ball's force
Catching a ball below chest height with fingers pointing downward
Choosing the best action based on the game situation to help your team
Making very quick decisions with limited thinking time
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, explanation of tactical thinking, communication during team discussions
Scoring systems, probability of successful catches, geometric positioning on courts, time measurement during games
Force and motion in ball throwing, reaction times and nervous system, physics of catching and momentum
Decision-making skills, accepting decisions and authority, teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges
Move between courts during games, central position during instruction, corner positioning for maximum court visibility
Watch for catching technique maintenance under pressure, note decision-making quality, monitor sportsmanship and rule compliance
Step in when throws become unsafe, support students struggling with decision-making, mediate any rule disputes
Always demonstrate catching technique from side angle for clear visibility, use exaggerated movements to show key points, contrast good and poor technique clearly
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 20m x 30m for multiple courts
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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