Tactics & Team Dynamics
•Year 6
•Dodgeball
•Place balls along centre line of each court
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for safety
Different colours for each team and special roles
Alternative: Coloured bands, pinnards
Mark two separate courts approximately 15m x 8m each
Alternative: Chalk lines, existing court markings
Using a ball or body position to stop incoming throws from hitting you or teammates
Specific jobs or responsibilities each player has within their team
Sharing information clearly with teammates to coordinate play
Understanding the game situation and making smart decisions
The doctor bringing eliminated players back into the game
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, listening to instructions, expressing tactical ideas clearly
Counting resuscitation time, measuring court dimensions, calculating team success rates
Forces and impact in ball throwing, reaction times in blocking, teamwork dynamics
Spatial awareness, positioning on court, tactical movement patterns
Cooperation, leadership, handling disappointment, celebrating others' success
Position centrally between two courts for maximum visibility, move between courts during games
Watch for effective team communication, tactical adaptation, and safe play standards
["Step in if blocking technique becomes unsafe", "Intervene if character abilities encourage overly aggressive play", "Support teams struggling with role coordination"]
Use students to demonstrate good examples during games, highlight positive tactical decisions publicly
Two courts minimum 15m x 8m each, clear run-off areas of 2m around boundaries
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, appropriate for quick direction changes
Stop game immediately for any injury, assess student welfare, apply first aid protocols, investigate cause
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