Strategic Leadership in Dodgeball
•Year 6
•Leadership
•Distribute different colours for team identification and special roles
Alternative: Coloured bands, pinnies, or different coloured t-shirts
Check all balls are properly inflated and soft for safety
Alternative: Soft playground balls, bean bags for younger children
Place in centre of activity areas to define boundaries
Alternative: Cones, hoops, or chalk circles
Set up two separate court areas for simultaneous games
Alternative: Playground lines, rope, or painted boundaries
A planned approach to protect your team or territory from opponents
Using specific words and signals to coordinate team movements and decisions
Changing your strategy or approach based on new circumstances
Working together in a synchronized way to achieve a common goal
Making good decisions and guiding others when the situation becomes challenging
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through tactical terminology, clear communication under pressure
Strategic probability assessment when choosing character roles, calculating optimal positioning using geometry and angles
Understanding forces and motion in ball throwing and defensive movement, physics of projectile motion
Spatial awareness and mapping skills through court positioning and territorial strategy
Leadership development, conflict resolution, resilience building, and effective communication skills
Central position between two courts allowing visual oversight of all activities and quick intervention if needed
Watch for quality of tactical communication, evidence of strategic thinking, and positive leadership behaviours
Step in when teams struggle with tactical concepts, when safety is compromised, or when students show frustration
Use specific examples from student performance to illustrate excellent tactical thinking and teamwork, emphasising the thinking behind successful plays
Large indoor hall or outdoor hard court area, minimum 30m x 20m for two courts
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, appropriate footwear for quick changes of direction
Stop all activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, and modify activities if needed to maintain safety
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