Tactics & Team Dynamics
•Year 6
•Dodgeball
•Check balls are properly inflated but not hard
Alternative: Large foam balls, playground balls
Create 2-3 clearly defined courts
Alternative: Markers, bibs as boundary markers
Ensure clear team identification
Alternative: Team bands, different coloured tops
For timing activities and games
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock
Catching technique where hands absorb the ball's impact by giving slightly
Hand position for catching - fingers up for balls above waist, down for below
Making a choice based on what's best for the team's success
Understanding what's happening around you during play
Playing fairly and respecting opponents, teammates, and officials
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting catches and points, calculating success rates, understanding probability of successful catches versus dodges
Forces involved in catching - impact, absorption, trajectory of ball flight, reaction times and nervous system responses
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding angles and directions for optimal catching positions
Teamwork and cooperation, accepting decisions gracefully, supporting teammates, dealing with competitive pressure and disappointment
Move between courts for maximum observation, position near any students needing extra support
Watch for technical skill development, tactical understanding, and positive sportsmanship
Step in when throws become unsafe, support students struggling with decision-making, address any disputes immediately
Always demonstrate catching technique slowly first, then at game speed. Show both successful catches and smart dodge decisions. Model positive reactions to referee decisions
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space for multiple courts, non-slip surface essential
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, appropriate court markings visible
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, complete accident report if necessary
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