Lesson 6 - Tournament & Sportsmanship
Lacrosse Fundamentals & Skills
•Year 6
•Lacrosse
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How can we demonstrate exceptional sporting values whilst competing at our highest level?
Learning Objectives
- To apply lacrosse skills in competitive match situations with consistent technique
- To demonstrate outstanding sporting values including passion, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork
- To understand and apply Pop lacrosse rules consistently during competitive play
Key Outcomes
- Students will compete in a lacrosse tournament showing excellent sporting behaviour
- Students will apply all lacrosse skills learnt throughout the unit in game situations
- Students will evaluate their team performance and make tactical improvements
Equipment & Resources Required
Check all sticks for damage, ensure appropriate size for Year 6
Alternative: Hockey sticks or tennis rackets for adapted play
Have spare balls available for continuous play
Alternative: Foam balls for safety, lacrosse balls for authentic play
Position goals 20m apart on each pitch
Alternative: Cones 2m apart, hockey goals, or marked areas
Use for pitch boundaries and assessment activity
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines for boundaries
Teams of 5, ensure clear colour differentiation
Alternative: Different coloured shirts or bands
One for teacher, one for student official
Alternative: Voice commands, hand signals
Essential for 7-minute game timing
Alternative: Phone timer, clock watching
For recording sporting values and assessment evidence
Alternative: Phone camera for video evidence
Key Vocabulary
The positive behaviours and attitudes that make sport enjoyable and fair for everyone
A competition where teams play multiple games to determine overall winners
Modified version of lacrosse with simplified rules for schools
Understanding when and where to make the best decisions in game situations
People who ensure games are played fairly by enforcing rules
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic lacrosse passing and catching techniques
- Understanding of attack and defence concepts
- Experience of modified lacrosse games
Current Skills
- Apply all skills in competitive tournament format
- Demonstrate sporting values under pressure
- Work as effective team members with assigned roles
Next Steps
- Transition to full lacrosse with increased pitch size
- Develop specialist position play
- Participate in inter-school competitions
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Sporting values are more important than winning or losing
- Competition brings out the best in us when we maintain respect
- Every player has a valuable role in team success
- Officials deserve respect regardless of decisions made
- Learning from defeats makes us stronger competitors
- Celebrating opponents' success shows true sportsmanship
- Individual improvement contributes to team achievement
Common Misconceptions
- Misconception: Winning is the only measure of success. Correction: Improvement and sporting values are equally important
- Misconception: Officials make mistakes deliberately. Correction: Officials do their best and deserve respect
- Misconception: Only the best players contribute to teams. Correction: Every player brings different strengths
- Misconception: Getting angry helps you play better. Correction: Staying calm leads to better decision-making
- Misconception: You can't be friends with opponents. Correction: Competition and friendship can coexist
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Ensure active involvement for all students, provide clear boundaries and expectations, use movement as positive outlet
dyspraxia
- Allow extra time for skill application, provide larger balls if needed, focus on effort over precision
autism spectrum
- Provide clear tournament structure and timing, offer quiet space for breaks, use visual schedules for game rotations
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of game situations, assign sighted buddy for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for rule explanations, ensure clear sight lines for demonstrations, provide written rule summaries
physical disability
- Adapt rules for wheelchair users, allow catching instead of stick use if needed, ensure inclusive team roles
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills during team discussions, vocabulary development through lacrosse terminology, speaking and listening during officiating
Maths
Tournament scoring systems, time management during games, measuring distances for rule boundaries
Science
Understanding forces and motion in ball flight, energy systems during sustained activity, physics of stick and ball interactions
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation under pressure, managing emotions during competition, respect and fair play values, leadership development
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between both tournament courts to observe all teams, support officials when needed
Observation Focus
Sporting values under pressure, skill application in games, leadership emergence
Intervention Points
Step in if sporting values decline, support struggling officials, encourage positive behaviour
Demonstration Notes
Model positive reactions to both success and setbacks, show respect for officials, celebrate good sporting values
Verbal Cues
- •'Show me those sporting values!'
- •'Remember our rules!'
- •'Brilliant sportsmanship!'
- •'Support your teammates!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 40m x 20m for two tournament courts with adequate run-off areas
Surface Check
Even, dry surface free from hazards, suitable for dynamic movement
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all lacrosse sticks for damage or sharp edges
- •Ensure balls are appropriate weight and condition
- •Verify goals are stable and properly secured
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Stick contact during competitive play
- •Collisions during fast-paced games
- •Overexertion during tournament format
Risk Mitigation
- •Emphasise controlled stick use and awareness
- •Maintain adequate space between courts
- •Monitor physical exertion and provide rest breaks
- •Student officials trained to stop play for safety
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of both tournament courts
- •Monitor intensity levels during competitive play
- •Ensure student officials have support when needed
Emergency Procedures
Stop all play immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required