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This unit transforms dodgeball from a simple elimination game into a sophisticated tactical challenge that develops Year 6 students' strategic thinking, team communication, and leadership skills. The emphasis is on developing game intelligence through decision-making under pressure whilst fostering sportsmanship and conflict resolution. Through progressive tactical challenges, students learn to balance individual skills with team strategy, culminating in self-officiated tournament play that demonstrates mature sporting behaviour.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing and Dodging Techniques
1h 10min

Big Question:

How can we use throwing accuracy and evasion tactics to outmanoeuvre opponents whilst working as a team?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accurate and powerful throwing techniques for tactical advantage
  • • Master dodging and evasion skills to avoid elimination

Lesson 2

Dodging and Evasion Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we become unpredictable and elusive to avoid being hit while maintaining awareness of multiple threats?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop effective dodging techniques using quick feet and directional changes
  • • To improve spatial awareness and reaction time under pressure

Lesson 3

Catching Skills and Decision Making
1h

Big Question:

When should I attempt to catch a dodgeball, and when should I dodge to help my team succeed?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop catching skills when balls are thrown at pace and at different heights
  • • To understand when it is tactically wise to attempt a catch versus dodging

Lesson 4

Blocking and Team Tactics
50 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and team roles help us work together when attacking and defending?

Key Objectives:

  • • To use a ball effectively to block incoming throws
  • • To understand and implement different team roles in game situations

Lesson 5

Tactical Play and Officiating
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical thinking and fair officiating to make games more strategic and enjoyable for everyone?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop and apply tactical strategies in game situations
  • • Demonstrate effective officiating skills with confidence and fairness

Lesson 6

Tournament Play & Self-Assessment
1h

Big Question:

How can I use my knowledge of tactics and teamwork to compete at my highest level while demonstrating excellent sportsmanship?

Key Objectives:

  • • To choose the right moment to attack and defend in competitive games
  • • To compete against others effectively whilst demonstrating understanding of rules