Fundamentals & Skill Integration
•Year 5
•Lacrosse
•Check all sticks for damage before lesson, ensure correct size for students
Alternative: Tennis rackets with shortened handles, or hockey sticks for modified play
Use softer balls if students are still developing confidence
Alternative: Tennis balls or soft play balls for safety
Distribute to create clear team distinctions
Alternative: Coloured bands or pinnies
Ensure hoops are flat and secure for target practice
Alternative: Chalk circles or rope circles
Use to mark boundaries, targets and movement points
Alternative: Markers or bean bags
Rocking motion to keep the ball secure in the lacrosse stick while moving
Technique for picking up a ground ball with the lacrosse stick
Having control of the ball during play
Understanding when and where to move, pass or hold the ball
The scoring area marked by a D-shaped line on the field
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with lacrosse terminology, communication skills during team activities
Measuring distances for activities, counting points and scores, calculating time limits and angles of throwing
Forces involved in throwing and catching, physics of ball trajectory, understanding momentum in lacrosse movements
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of direction and movement patterns across playing areas
Teamwork and cooperation, managing competitive emotions, leadership roles and supporting others
Move constantly around groups, position for maximum visibility during games
Watch for technical improvement, tactical understanding, and safety compliance
Step in if safety rules ignored, technique deteriorating, or students struggling significantly
Use students as good examples, exaggerate key technical points, show both correct and incorrect techniques for contrast
Full playground or sports hall, minimum 30m x 20m clear area
Dry, even surface free from holes or debris that could cause falls
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply first aid if trained, seek additional help if needed
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