Teamwork & Tactics
•Year 5
•Flag Football
•Distributed around area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Rugby balls, foam balls for beginners
Two flags per belt, positioned on hips
Alternative: Bibs tucked into shorts, strips of fabric
Mark boundaries and zones clearly
Alternative: Markers, spots
Contrast colours for team identification
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts
An overarm throwing technique using one hand, similar to throwing a javelin
Balanced stance with weight on balls of feet, knees slightly bent, ready to move quickly
A belt worn around the waist with detachable flags used in flag football
Tactical strategy where you pass the ball then immediately move to a new position
Throwing technique where the arm comes over the shoulder in a forward motion
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, using specific vocabulary correctly, communication through signals
Counting passes accurately, measuring distances between players, calculating scores and time intervals
Understanding forces in throwing, trajectory of ball flight, body mechanics in movement
Spatial awareness, direction and movement around area, understanding of zones and boundaries
Teamwork and cooperation, fair play and respect for others, dealing with winning and losing
Stand at corner of activity area for visibility of all students, move to support individual groups as needed
Watch for correct grip formation, throwing technique, spatial awareness, and fair play in games
Step in when students struggling with technique, unsafe behaviour observed, or game rules being ignored
Always demonstrate skills slowly first, then at game speed. Use students to help demonstrate when possible. Emphasise key teaching points through exaggerated movements.
Minimum 30m x 40m outdoor area or large sports hall
Level surface free from holes, wet patches, or loose objects
Stop signal, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact emergency services if required
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