Big Question:

How can we use movement and communication to successfully attack and defend in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop dodging skills and spatial awareness in dynamic situations
• • To understand the importance of communication in defending and attacking

Big Question:

How can positioning sideways and using the full width of the pitch help us maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To adopt sideways-on positions when receiving the ball to improve court vision and passing options
• • To use the full width of the pitch effectively to create space and maintain possession

Big Question:

How can we create tactical advantages through intelligent movement and positioning?

Key Objectives:

• • Demonstrate overlap and underlap running techniques to support attacking play
• • Show tactical awareness by making runs that overload the opposition's defence

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to defend effectively and slow down attackers?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop one-on-one defending skills through jockeying techniques
• • To understand the importance of communication and teamwork in defence

Big Question:

How can effective communication and positioning help fewer defenders compete against more attackers?

Key Objectives:

• • To pass attackers on to other defenders through clear communication
• • To demonstrate goalkeeper positioning skills by narrowing angles and advancing appropriately

Big Question:

How can intelligent movement and tactical awareness create opportunities to break down organised defences?

Key Objectives:

• • To demonstrate diagonal runs and fluid movement to confuse defenders
• • To show tactical awareness by communicating effectively with teammates