Strategic Foundations
•Year 8
•Dodgeball
•Equal numbers placed on centre line for each court
Alternative: Soft playground balls, bean bags for modified versions
Mark clear boundaries for two courts 20m x 10m each
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines, existing court markings
Distribute to officiating teams before each game
Alternative: Voice commands, hand signals only
Display where all teams can see current standings
Alternative: Whiteboard, flip chart paper
Prepare various categories beyond just winning team
Alternative: Verbal praise, house points, stickers
A contest between teams or individuals to determine superiority in a particular activity
A series of games played to determine an overall winner
The process of assessing performance and identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Systematic observation and assessment of skills, tactics and behaviours during competition
Core principles including passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork
Fair, generous and gracious behaviour especially when competing
Acting as a referee or umpire to enforce rules and ensure fair play
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills through officiating, constructive feedback vocabulary, evaluation and analysis language
Tournament brackets and probability, scoring systems, time management and game duration calculations
Fair play principles, democracy through rule acceptance, leadership and responsibility roles
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience in competition, emotional regulation under pressure, respect for others
Central position between courts allowing observation of both games and officiating teams
Monitor skill application under pressure, fair play demonstration, quality of officiating decisions, safety throughout
["Step in if officiating decisions disputed repeatedly", "Intervene if competitive behaviour becomes unsporting", "Support struggling officials with guidance", "Celebrate excellent examples of school games values immediately"]
Model excellent sportsmanship continuously, demonstrate correct officiating signals, show how to give constructive feedback
Large sports hall or outdoor area minimum 40m x 20m for two courts with safety margins
Non-slip surface, dry conditions, clear of obstacles and trip hazards
Stop play immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact medical support if needed
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