Team Strategy & Coordination
•Year 6
•Football
•Distributed around activity areas
Alternative: Tennis balls if footballs unavailable
Create circles for warm-up and mark pitch boundaries
Alternative: Markers or small obstacles
One set for each team in main game
Alternative: Different coloured shirts or bands
Positioned at each end of the playing area
Alternative: Cones to mark goal areas
The second defender who positions behind the first defender to provide support
Closing down the attacker to limit their time and space
Being in position to help a teammate if they need assistance
Getting back into a good defensive position after the ball is lost
Talking to teammates to coordinate defensive actions
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances for positioning (5-10 yards), spatial awareness and angles, timing and counting during activities
Understanding forces and momentum in football, body systems responding to exercise, physics of ball movement
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of relative positions and directions
Teamwork and communication, supporting others, resilience when defending, fair play and respect
Move between groups during practice, position at sideline during main game for optimal viewing angle
Watch for correct covering position (5-10 yards back and inside), effective communication, application under pressure
Step in if students struggling with positioning concept, if communication breaks down, or if safety concerns arise
Use student volunteers for demonstrations, exaggerate positioning for clarity, repeat key points multiple times
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space for main game, additional space for group activities
Ensure playing surface is level, dry and free from holes or obstacles
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, seek additional help if required
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