Rules & Strategy
Handball
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This unit elevates Year 6 students from recreational handball to strategic game understanding through progressive rule mastery and tactical development. Building on foundational skills, students explore advanced concepts like screening, counter-attacking, and pressure situations whilst developing decision-making abilities essential for competitive play. The unit culminates in tournament-style games where tactical knowledge and teamwork combine for authentic sporting experiences.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering the double dribble rule and the three 3's transform your handball game strategy?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply the double dribble rule accurately in competitive game situations
- • To demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the three 3's rules in handball
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to help teammates create space and scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand the concept of screening as a tactical skill in invasion games
- • To develop the ability to use screening effectively in small-sided activities
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use patience and positioning to create goal-scoring opportunities when attacking the D?
Key Objectives:
- • Identify and utilise effective positions around the D when attacking
- • Explain the importance of patience and space creation when building attacks
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering dribbling techniques under pressure make you a more effective handball player?
Key Objectives:
- • Experience a range of contexts in which dribbling occurs under pressure
- • Dribble with confidence in isolation and game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we quickly turn defence into attack by recognising and using space effectively?
Key Objectives:
- • Work as part of a team to switch from defensive play to attacking with speed
- • Describe the best areas to attack during a counter-attack
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use tactical decision-making and teamwork to succeed in competitive handball?
Key Objectives:
- • To make strategic decisions about which pass to use in game situations
- • To explain and justify tactical choices during competitive play