Invasion Play Fundamentals
•Year 8
•Flag Football
•Distributed to group leaders for each activity station
Alternative: Rugby balls or foam footballs
Pre-fitted with tags, checked for secure attachment
Alternative: Fabric strips attached to sports belts
Various colours for different activities and boundary marking
Alternative: Marker discs or painted lines
Positioned for clear view of activity areas for analysis
Alternative: Tablet or smartphone with video capability
For distinguishing teams during games
Alternative: Different coloured tag belts
The backward pass from centre to quarterback to start a play
The player who snaps the ball to begin each play
The player who receives the snap and directs the offensive play
The player who runs routes to catch passes from the quarterback
The fabric strips attached to belts that defenders must grab to stop attackers
The imaginary line where each play begins
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills through peer assessment, using technical vocabulary correctly, explaining tactics to others
Calculating success rates for snap attempts, measuring distances for optimal positioning, using angles for throw trajectories
Understanding forces and motion in throwing, friction in stopping and starting, body systems response to exercise
Spatial awareness and mapping of playing areas, directions and positioning concepts
Teamwork and cooperation, handling pressure situations, building resilience through challenge
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, position at corners for diagonal view of playing area
Watch for snap timing and accuracy, defensive positioning, clean tagging technique, team communication
Step in if physical contact becomes inappropriate, technique deteriorates significantly, or safety concerns arise
Use slow-motion demonstrations for complex skills, exaggerate key teaching points for visibility, involve students in demonstrations
Minimum 30m x 40m clear playing area, indoor hall or outdoor grass surface
Dry, even surface free from holes, debris, or slippery areas
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, seek medical attention if required
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