Lesson 4 - Disguising Throws and Intercepting
Throwing Tactics & Strategy
•Year 6
•Danish Longball
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How can we use deception and anticipation to gain advantage in invasion games?
Learning Objectives
- To develop the ability to disguise throwing intentions using dummy throws and misdirection
- To improve intercepting skills through reading the game and anticipating opponent actions
- To demonstrate tactical awareness by finding space and showing awareness of others' positions
Key Outcomes
- Students will execute disguised throws that successfully deceive defenders
- Students will intercept passes by anticipating and reading game situations
- Students will demonstrate improved spatial awareness and tactical decision-making
Equipment & Resources Required
Various sizes to challenge different skill levels
Alternative: Tennis balls, soft play balls
For court boundaries and target areas
Alternative: Markers, bean bags
To distinguish teams clearly
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
For recording assessment observations
Alternative: Tablet for recording
For timed activities and game management
Alternative: Mobile phone timer
Key Vocabulary
Hiding your true intentions through body language, eye direction, or dummy movements
Catching or deflecting an opponent's pass before it reaches its intended target
Predicting what will happen next based on reading the game situation
Understanding where you are in relation to teammates, opponents, and court boundaries
The curved path that a ball follows through the air
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic overarm throwing technique established
- Understanding of Danish Longball rules and court layout
- Experience with catching balls at different heights
Current Skills
- Disguising throwing intentions through body positioning and eye direction
- Reading game situations to anticipate and intercept passes
- Advanced spatial awareness and tactical positioning
Next Steps
- Coordinated team defensive strategies
- Advanced offensive patterns and combinations
- Leadership skills in organising team tactics
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Disguise throw direction using eyes, shoulders, and dummy movements
- Read opponent body language for successful interceptions
- Use hand signals for communication in game situations
- Position strategically to anticipate and cut off passing lanes
- Apply practice skills consistently in game pressure situations
Common Misconceptions
- Eyes always reveal true throwing direction - teach that body positioning is more reliable
- Interception is about speed rather than positioning - emphasise anticipation over reaction
- Disguise means being secretive - explain it's about misdirection and deception
- Communication should always be verbal - teach the value of visual signals in games
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Regular activity changes, clear boundaries, positive reinforcement for focus
dyspraxia
- Break down skills into smaller steps, extra practice time, simplified tactics initially
autism spectrum
- Clear routines, visual schedules for lesson structure, quiet zones if needed
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls, clear verbal descriptions of court layout, buddy system for positioning
hearing impairment
- Emphasise visual signals, demonstrate all instructions, use written tactical boards
physical disability
- Modify throwing distances, allow seated participation, adapted equipment as needed
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills, describing tactics and strategies, listening to instructions
Maths
Calculating angles for throws, measuring distances, analysing success rates and statistics
Science
Understanding trajectory and forces in ball flight, discussing reaction times and anticipation
PSHE
Teamwork skills, leadership qualities, honest self-assessment and resilience
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between courts to observe all groups, position at corners for maximum visibility
Observation Focus
Watch for skill application, safety compliance, and tactical development
Intervention Points
Step in for safety issues, provide tactical guidance, support struggling learners
Demonstration Notes
Use exaggerated movements to show disguise techniques, emphasise safety throughout
Verbal Cues
- •'Disguise it!'
- •'Read their body!'
- •'Anticipate the play!'
- •'Communicate clearly!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m for multiple courts, clear of obstacles and hazards
Surface Check
Non-slip surface essential, check for wet areas, ensure adequate grip for quick movements
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Soft balls only - check condition before use
- •Cones positioned safely away from playing areas
- •Ensure bibs are appropriate size and not torn
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during fast-paced game play
- •Throws to head/face area
- •Slips during quick direction changes
- •Over-enthusiastic fielding leading to contact
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear rules about throwing below waist only
- •Adequate spacing between courts
- •Emphasis on controlled movement rather than maximum speed
- •Regular safety reminders throughout lesson
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all courts simultaneously
- •Monitor throwing force and accuracy
- •Watch for fatigue affecting safe play
Emergency Procedures
Stop all play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, adjust activity if needed