Strategic Leadership in Dodgeball
•Year 6
•Leadership
•Store safely at edge of playing area when not in use
Alternative: Bean bags or soft play balls
Mark two parallel courts with centre line and boundaries
Alternative: Chalk lines or masking tape
Place in corners for assessment activity
Alternative: Coloured bibs or markers
For recording scores and observations
Alternative: Paper and pen
For timing game segments
Alternative: Phone timer
Choosing the best action to take in a game situation to gain an advantage
Guiding and inspiring others to achieve common goals
Acting as a referee or judge to ensure fair play and rule adherence
Assessing performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Playing fairly and respectfully, showing grace in both victory and defeat
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, giving constructive feedback, listening and responding
Scoring systems, time management, statistical analysis of team performance
Spatial awareness, tactical positioning, understanding of boundaries and territories
Leadership development, resilience, teamwork, conflict resolution, fair play
Central position between both courts for maximum visibility of all activities
Leadership behaviours, tactical decision-making, sportsmanship, referee development
Support referees in difficult decisions, mediate disputes calmly, encourage tactical thinking
Model confident referee signals, demonstrate constructive feedback techniques, show appropriate celebration and disappointment responses
Large indoor hall or outdoor courts, minimum 20m x 15m per court
Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, appropriate court markings visible
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school nurse if needed
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