Lacrosse Fundamentals & Skills
•Year 6
•Lacrosse
•Check stick condition and appropriate size for each student
Alternative: Hockey sticks with scoops, improvised catching implements
Inspect for damage, have extras ready for quick replacement
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls for safety
Bright colours for clear visibility, various sizes available
Alternative: Markers, spots, bean bags
Large hoops for target practice, stable placement
Alternative: Rope circles, chalked circles
Contrasting colours for clear team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, pinnies
For central reference points in circle activities
Alternative: Small cones, chalk marks
Protective ball control technique using rhythmic stick movement
Understanding when and where to move, pass, or shoot based on game situation
Limited time a player can hold the ball before passing or shooting
Quick change from attack to defence or vice versa
Moving to find gaps in opponent's defence for receiving or attacking
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting scores and tracking game statistics, measuring distances for activities, calculating time limits and rotations
Understanding forces in throwing and catching, body systems during exercise, physics of ball flight and accuracy
Spatial awareness and court positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns
Teamwork and communication skills, leadership development, resilience and perseverance, respect and sportsmanship
Move around the perimeter during games for complete visibility, central position during skill demonstrations
Watch for tactical understanding, skill consistency under pressure, communication quality, and sporting behaviour
Step in for safety concerns, provide tactical coaching during natural breaks, support struggling students
Use students as positive examples where possible, emphasise key coaching points clearly, maintain lesson flow
Full netball court or equivalent (30m x 15m minimum), additional overflow areas for skill stations
Dry, even surface free from hazards, goal posts and court markings clearly visible
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek additional support as needed
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