Invasion Games
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students' tactical understanding of invasion games through a progressive journey from individual movement skills to sophisticated team strategies. The focus shifts from personal spatial awareness and dodging to complex concepts like overloading, defensive communication, and fluid movement patterns. Through carefully structured gameplay, students learn to think strategically about attack and defence whilst developing the communication and positioning skills essential for successful team play.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use movement and communication to successfully attack and defend in invasion games?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can positioning sideways and using the full width of the pitch help us maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we create tactical advantages through intelligent movement and positioning?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to defend effectively and slow down attackers?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can effective communication and positioning help fewer defenders compete against more attackers?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement and tactical awareness create opportunities to break down organised defences?
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