Control to Competition
•Year 6
•Handball
•Have a variety of ball sizes available for differentiation
Alternative: Soft balls, tennis balls for modified activities
Place in centre of square for 'Strike it' activity
Alternative: Medicine ball, large soft play ball
Used for targets, boundaries, and positioning markers
Alternative: Bean bags, chalk markers
Set up multiple shooting stations for maximum practice time
Alternative: Cones 2 metres apart, wall targets
Ensure clear team identification during games
Alternative: Coloured bands, team cloths
Reading the game to predict what will happen next and positioning accordingly
Passing the ball from behind the hand using a flicking motion
A fake movement designed to deceive the opponent
Shooting with maximum force while maintaining accuracy
Body positioned at an angle to provide better balance and throwing power
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Sports commentary and describing tactics, reading body language and non-verbal communication
Calculating team scores, measuring distances for court setup, angles of shooting and passing
Forces and motion in ball trajectory, energy transfer in power shooting, friction and ball movement
Spatial awareness and positioning, mapping movement patterns around court areas
Self-motivation and resilience, teamwork and collaboration, managing competitive emotions
Central position during circle activities, corner positions during court games for maximum visibility
Anticipation skills, shooting technique, back-hand passing development, and competitive engagement levels
["Step in when technique becomes unsafe", "Support students struggling with anticipation concepts", "Manage competitive intensity levels"]
Use exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, involve confident students in demonstrating successful anticipation, model competitive spirit balanced with sportsmanship
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 30m x 20m for multiple activities
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate boundary marking
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safe and supervised
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