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This unit develops students' understanding of Danish Longball as a fast-paced striking and fielding game requiring coordinated team play, accurate throwing, and tactical awareness. The focus is on building both individual technical skills and collaborative game intelligence, with students learning to make split-second decisions under pressure. Through progressive challenges, students transition from isolated skill practice to applying techniques in competitive game scenarios where communication and anticipation are essential.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing Accuracy
1h 19min

Big Question:

How can precise throwing and spatial awareness help us dominate in Danish Longball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate accurate overarm throwing technique at stationary targets
  • • Show spatial awareness by finding space and anticipating movement

Lesson 2

Ball Collection Skills
1h 3min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and precise ball collection skills give your team a tactical advantage in Danish Longball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate effective ball collection techniques using one or two hands as appropriate
  • • Communicate clearly and listen actively during team activities

Lesson 3

Tactical Movement Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical awareness and communication to outmaneuver opponents in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate tactical awareness and strategic decision-making in game situations
  • • Send and receive accurately whilst on the move with appropriate timing

Lesson 4

Catching on the Move
1h

Big Question:

How can you use anticipation and spatial awareness to become a game-changing player?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop a sense of anticipation and find space whilst maintaining awareness of others
  • • Master catching a ball whilst on the move with precision and control

Lesson 5

Communication and Tracking Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can effective communication and tracking transform your team's defensive performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop effective communication skills during team activities
  • • Master the skill of tracking an opponent's movement and positioning

Lesson 6

Decision Making Under Pressure
1h 3min

Big Question:

How can tactical awareness and quick decision-making help you succeed in competitive situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate specific tactical awareness in competitive game situations
  • • Make effective decisions under pressure whilst maintaining team coordination