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This unit introduces Year 7 students to handball through a carefully structured progression from fundamental ball skills to competitive match play with officiating responsibilities. The emphasis is on building technical competence whilst developing tactical awareness, with communication and decision-making woven throughout. Through varied practice contexts, students develop confidence in both attacking and defensive situations, culminating in tournament play where they demonstrate skills both as players and as officials.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Passing and Receiving Fundamentals
1h 43min

Big Question:

How can precise passing and intelligent movement create attacking opportunities in handball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand how to work effectively alongside and against others when attacking and defending
  • • Communicate effectively with teammates and listen to tactical instructions

Lesson 2

Passing & Communication
1h

Big Question:

How does effective communication and movement create better attacking opportunities in handball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accurate passing and receiving techniques in handball
  • • Apply tactical awareness by moving into space after passing

Lesson 3

Ball Shielding Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can you keep control of the ball when your opponent is trying to win it from you?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand how to work alongside and against others when attacking and defending
  • • Develop the ability to dribble the ball with control under pressure

Lesson 4

Shooting with Power and Accuracy
1h

Big Question:

How can fake movements and body positioning give you an advantage when shooting in handball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop self-motivation, physical confidence and active engagement in competitive handball activities
  • • Improve ability to anticipate play and react to game situations effectively

Lesson 5

Dummy Passing and Creating Space
1h

Big Question:

How can deception and communication create opportunities in team sports?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop effective communication and active listening skills in game situations
  • • Learn to create space through movement and positioning

Lesson 6

Tournament Play and Officiating
1h

Big Question:

How can we demonstrate excellence both as players and officials in competitive situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand how to work alongside and against others when attacking and defending in competitive situations
  • • Develop the ability to officiate a game effectively with confidence and fairness