Lesson 4 - Anticipation & Accurate Shooting
Control to Tournament Strategies
•Year 5
•Handball
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How can we use anticipation and timing to create shooting opportunities in handball?
Learning Objectives
- To develop the ability to anticipate play and position effectively
- To improve shooting technique with power and accuracy
- To master passing using the back of the hand technique
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved anticipation skills in game situations
- Students will shoot with greater power and accuracy from various positions
- Students will execute back-hand passes confidently in game contexts
Equipment & Resources Required
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
Key Vocabulary
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
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic handball passing techniques
- Understanding of overarm throwing mechanics
- Basic rules of handball including three-step rule
- Simple shooting technique development
Current Skills
- Anticipating play and reading game situations
- Shooting with power and accuracy under pressure
- Back-hand passing technique refinement
- Strategic positioning in attack and defence
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical awareness in team play
- Shooting from various angles and distances
- Combining multiple passing techniques in game flow
- Leadership in team attack and defence patterns
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Anticipation comes from watching hands and body position, not eyes
- Sideways-on receiving position enables quicker passing and shooting
- Back-hand passing requires wrist flick action, not pushing motion
- Feinting must be convincing to create genuine shooting opportunities
- Self-motivation and physical confidence develop through positive challenge
- Overarm throwing power comes from full body rotation and follow-through
- Game rules create structure but skills application shows true learning
Common Misconceptions
- That watching the thrower's eyes shows where they'll pass - correct by teaching to watch hands
- That power in shooting is more important than accuracy - emphasise accuracy first, then add power
- That feinting means just moving slightly - show that convincing feints require commitment to the fake
- That anticipation is just luck - demonstrate how reading body language improves prediction
- That back-hand passing is just normal passing backwards - show the specific wrist flick technique
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts, clear movement boundaries, regular position changes
dyspraxia
- Larger equipment, reduced complexity in multi-step skills, extra practice time
autism spectrum
- Clear routine structure, visual schedule, quiet zones available for breaks
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls, audio cues for direction, buddy system for court awareness
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations, hand signals for rules, written instruction cards available
physical disability
- Seated handball version, modified equipment, adapted court size and rules
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances for court setup, calculating team scores and statistics
Science
Forces and motion in throwing, trajectory and angles in shooting, body mechanics in feinting movements
PSHE
Self-motivation, resilience when losing, supporting teammates, managing competitive emotions
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position allowing view of all activities, move around during practice to provide individual feedback
Observation Focus
Watch for proper throwing technique, safe movement patterns, and positive attitude development
Intervention Points
Step in for safety concerns, technique correction, or motivational support
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate techniques slowly first, then at game speed. Use students to help demonstrate when possible.
Verbal Cues
- •'Sideways-on for power!'
- •'Watch their hands, not their eyes!'
- •'Feint first, then move!'
- •'Support your teammates!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m for full court, additional 15m x 15m areas for skills
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check handballs are properly inflated and undamaged
- •Ensure markers and cones have no sharp edges
- •Medicine ball secured when not in use
- •Soft balls only for back-hand passing practice
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes to head/face during throwing activities
- •Collisions during running and game play
- •Slips and falls on court surface
- •Overexertion during competitive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •Adequate spacing between groups and activities
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Regular hydration and rest breaks
- •Soft ball use in close-contact activities
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all groups
- •Monitor high-activity areas like shooting zones
- •Check technique to prevent strain injuries
- •Ensure safe ball collection procedures
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed