Control to Tournament Strategies
•Year 5
•Handball
•Various sizes available for differentiation
Alternative: Size 1 footballs, soft play balls
For back-hand passing practice
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls
For court boundaries and target marking
Alternative: Cones, chalk marks
Heavy enough to stay in place when hit
Alternative: Medicine ball, large foam ball
For target creation and boundary marking
Alternative: Plastic bottles, markers
Predicting where the ball or players will move before it happens
Passing the ball using the back of the hand rather than palm
Making a fake movement to deceive opponents
Shooting with maximum force while maintaining accuracy
Body positioned at angle to optimise passing and receiving
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances for court setup, calculating team scores and statistics
Forces and motion in throwing, trajectory and angles in shooting, body mechanics in feinting movements
Self-motivation, resilience when losing, supporting teammates, managing competitive emotions
Central position allowing view of all activities, move around during practice to provide individual feedback
Watch for proper throwing technique, safe movement patterns, and positive attitude development
Step in for safety concerns, technique correction, or motivational support
Always demonstrate techniques slowly first, then at game speed. Use students to help demonstrate when possible.
Minimum 30m x 20m for full court, additional 15m x 15m areas for skills
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed
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