Invasion Play Fundamentals
•Year 8
•Flag Football
•Pre-positioned around the playing area for quick access
Alternative: American footballs or rugby balls
Ensure tags are securely attached and easily removable
Alternative: Velcro tags or coloured bibs with tags attached
Include markers and ensure surface is clean for clear writing
Alternative: Clipboards with paper, tablets, or ground markings
Test all markers work before lesson begins
Alternative: Chalk, dry-wipe markers
Use to mark field boundaries, line of scrimmage, and end zones
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or natural landmarks
Ensure battery is charged and memory card has space
Alternative: Tablet, smartphone, or digital camera
A running pattern where the receiver runs directly downfield and catches the ball over their shoulder
A running pattern where the receiver runs downfield then turns back towards the quarterback
A quick running pattern where the receiver runs at a 45-degree angle across the field
The imaginary line where each play begins, separating the offensive and defensive teams
Secret signals or words used by teams to communicate plays without the opposition knowing
A play where the quarterback hands the ball directly to a running back
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills through coded play development, speaking and listening during tactical discussions, vocabulary development
Mental arithmetic during warm-up, calculating angles for running patterns, timing and measurement of field distances
Forces and motion in ball flight and player movement, friction between feet and ground during cutting movements
Video analysis skills, using technology for performance review, digital strategy planning tools
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership development, resilience when strategies don't work, respect for opponents
Move constantly between groups during practice phases, position centrally during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Watch for accurate pattern execution, effective communication, safety compliance, and inclusive participation
Step in if confusion about rules, unsafe play observed, or groups struggling with strategy development
Use slow motion for pattern teaching, exaggerate key movement points, involve confident students as demo partners
Minimum 40m x 25m outdoor space or large sports hall with clear boundaries marked
Dry, even surface free from holes, debris, or other hazards that could cause falls
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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