Skill Mastery & Sportsmanship
•Year 6
•Dodgeball
•Used to mark dead zone, end zones, and court boundaries clearly
Alternative: Markers, line tape for court boundaries
Check balls are properly inflated and safe for throwing
Alternative: Soft foam balls, tennis balls for younger students
Clear team identification for fair play
Alternative: Different coloured equipment to distinguish teams
The central area of the court where only hands are allowed
The starting area at each end of the court where teams begin
A ball that hasn't bounced or hit walls/ceiling and can get players out
A ball that has bounced or hit surfaces and cannot get players out
Playing honestly and following rules even when no one is watching
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with sporting terms, verbal communication during team discussions
Forces and motion in ball flight, angles of trajectory, reaction time and nervous system responses
Fair play and honesty, teamwork and cooperation, handling competitive pressure and disappointment
Central position allowing observation of all activities, move between groups during practice phases
Rule compliance, fair play demonstration, tactical understanding, skill development
Step in if rules not followed consistently, address dishonest play immediately, support struggling students
Use clear, exaggerated movements for rule demonstrations, involve students in showing correct techniques, model fair play decision-making
Minimum 30m x 20m with clear boundaries and adequate run-off areas
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, clear safe passage for assistance
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