Throwing Tactics & Strategy
•Year 6
•Danish Longball
•Distributed to side throwers for Boulders activity
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags
Used for court boundaries and throwing lines
Alternative: Markers, spots
For French Cricket and End Ball activities
Alternative: Soft play balls
For assessment grouping in conclusion
Alternative: Coloured markers, hoops
For filming tactical awareness assessment
Alternative: Smartphone with video capability
The ability to read the game situation and make appropriate decisions
Following an opponent's movement to prevent them from gaining an advantage
Pretending to pass in one direction while actually passing in another
Strategic placement of players to maximise team effectiveness
Clear, effective information sharing between teammates
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing specific vocabulary for tactical concepts, peer assessment communication skills
Calculating tournament scores using division and rounding, measuring court dimensions and distances
Understanding forces in throwing, analysing movement patterns and tactical positioning
Leadership development, teamwork under pressure, values-based decision making
Move between courts to observe tactical play, position for filming key moments
Focus on tactical decision-making, communication effectiveness, and pressure responses
Step in for safety concerns, provide tactical prompts when needed, facilitate peer assessment
Use clear examples of tactical concepts, show effective communication methods, highlight good decision-making
Minimum 30m x 20m area, multiple courts for tournament format
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate run-off areas
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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