Lesson 6 - Handball Tournament and Assessment
Control to Tournament Strategies
•Year 5
•Handball
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How can we demonstrate our handball skills and values while competing fairly in a tournament setting?
Learning Objectives
- Apply a range of handball skills purposefully in competitive game situations
- Demonstrate school games values of passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork
- Work effectively alongside and against others when attacking and defending
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully apply handball techniques in tournament games
- Students will demonstrate positive sporting values throughout competition
- Students will show understanding of tactical decisions in attack and defence
Equipment & Resources Required
Have spare balls available around court perimeter
Alternative: Foam balls, rugby balls for safer catching
Place in corners for assessment seating
Alternative: Coloured spots, hoops
Pre-prepared with match fixtures
Alternative: Whiteboard for results
For timing games and breaks
Alternative: Phone timer, clock
For assessment photography and video evidence
Alternative: Phone camera
Key Vocabulary
A series of games where teams compete against each other to determine champions
Purposeful choices made during gameplay to gain advantage
Players making their own decisions about rules and fair play without external referee
When a team has possession and is trying to score
When a team tries to prevent the opposition from scoring
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic handball passing and catching techniques
- Understanding of handball rules and positions
- Experience working in teams
Current Skills
- Applying skills under competitive pressure
- Demonstrating sporting values
- Self-officiating and fair play
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical awareness
- Leadership in sport
- Officiating skills development
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise sporting values equally with skill development throughout tournament
- Use self-officiating as opportunity to teach honesty and respect
- Encourage tactical discussions between games for deeper learning
- Focus assessment on working alongside and against others
- Celebrate effort and values demonstration over winning
- Use video evidence to support accurate assessment judgements
- Link learning to community sport opportunities beyond school
Common Misconceptions
- Tournament is only about winning - actually about demonstrating skills and values
- Self-officiating means no rules - requires greater personal responsibility
- Best players should always be team captains - leadership comes from values demonstration
- Competitive games can't focus on cooperation - tournament teaches working with and against others
- Assessment is only about handball skills - includes tactical understanding and sporting behaviour
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game times, clear roles and responsibilities, regular movement and activity changes
dyspraxia
- Larger, softer balls, simplified rules, additional practice time for skills
autism spectrum
- Clear structure and routine, visual tournament bracket, quiet zones available for breaks
emotional needs
- Emphasise effort over outcome, provide calm spaces, celebrate all achievements equally
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls, verbal descriptions of tournament progress, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Visual signals for game starts/stops, written tournament fixtures, clear visual demonstrations
physical disability
- Modified court size, seated versions where appropriate, alternative equipment sizes
learning difficulties
- Simplified tournament structure, peer support, focus on participation over competition
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication during games, vocabulary development, discussion and reflection skills
Computing
Video analysis of games, using timers and scoring apps, research handball information
Geography
Origins of handball, international competitions, mapping handball-playing countries
Mathematics
Tournament brackets, scoring systems, timing games, statistical analysis of results
PSHE
Teamwork, leadership, managing emotions during competition, respect for others
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between games to observe all teams, position near any potential conflicts
Observation Focus
Balance between skill assessment and values demonstration, note tactical understanding
Intervention Points
Step in for safety issues, support struggling teams, clarify officiating disputes
Demonstration Notes
Use positive examples from games, highlight good sporting values as they occur
Verbal Cues
- •'Great tactical thinking!'
- •'Show me that sporting behaviour!'
- •'How can your team improve?'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Full sports hall or outdoor court minimum 20m x 30m with clear boundaries
Surface Check
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, appropriate for quick movements
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check handballs are properly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure goals are stable and appropriate height
- •Cones placed safely away from playing areas
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during competitive games
- •Overexertion during tournament
- •Falls during quick direction changes
- •Ball impact injuries
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries and safety zones established
- •Timed games prevent overexertion
- •Emphasis on controlled movement
- •Self-officiating reduces aggressive play
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all games
- •Monitor intensity levels during tournament
- •Be alert for signs of fatigue or conflict
Emergency Procedures
Stop all games immediately, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid, notify school office if serious injury