Advanced Tactics in Flag Football
•Year 6
•Flag Football
•Check inflation and condition before lesson
Alternative: Rugby balls, foam footballs for less able students
Distribute around area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Bibs tucked into waistbands if tag belts unavailable
Use to mark playing areas, end zones, and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, spots, or natural boundaries
Ensure sufficient storage and battery for recording
Alternative: Smartphone for recording assessment evidence
An overarm throwing technique where the ball is released with fingers pointing toward the target
Balanced stance with weight on balls of feet, knees slightly bent, hands ready to receive
Strategy where the passer immediately moves to a new position after releasing the ball
When your team has possession and is trying to score
When your team doesn't have possession and is trying to prevent scoring
The space behind the defending team where attacking players aim to get the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, following and giving instructions, describing tactics and strategies
Counting passes and points, measuring distances, calculating team scores, angles of throwing trajectory
Forces in throwing action, trajectory and gravity effects, body systems during exercise and recovery
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns, understanding of zones and territories
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, managing emotions in competitive situations
Move around perimeter of activities for optimal viewing, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for correct grip and throwing technique, note tactical understanding in game situations
Step in if students struggling with basic grip, safety concerns, or conflict resolution needed
Demonstrate: Use slow motion for technique, emphasise key body positions, repeat demonstrations as needed
Minimum 30m x 20m clear area for game activities, additional space for multiple practice areas
Dry, even surface free from holes or debris, suitable for running and direction changes
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact emergency services if required
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