Fundamentals & Skill Integration
•Year 5
•Lacrosse
•Check all sticks have secure netting and no sharp edges
Alternative: Tennis rackets or small nets on sticks for modified version
Ensure balls are regulation weight and not damaged
Alternative: Tennis balls for beginners, foam balls for safety
One per group for identification in activities
Alternative: Coloured bands or team identifiers
Used for boundaries, targets, and distance markers
Alternative: Bean bags or markers
Use D areas for target zones in final game
Alternative: Create boundaries with cones if no court available
Protecting the ball in the stick head while moving by rocking the stick side to side
Giving way with the stick as the ball enters to cushion the catch
Moving hand position on the stick shaft for different skills
Correct body stance and stick position to receive a pass
Absorbing the impact of the ball by drawing the stick back slightly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting successful catches, measuring distances, calculating success rates and percentages
Forces and motion in ball flight, impact absorption, lever principles in stick mechanics
Spatial awareness, directions and positioning, understanding angles and trajectories
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, respect for opponents and teammates
Move continuously around groups, positioning for maximum visibility of all students during activities
Watch for grip positioning, cushioning technique, and safety in movement activities
Step in if students struggling with basic ready position, unsafe throwing, or negative interactions
Use clear, exaggerated movements for grip changes, emphasise the 'give' in cushioning catches
Minimum 30m x 20m for full class, access to wall space beneficial
Dry, even surface free from debris, check for any holes or uneven areas
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, incident reporting if required
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