Foundation Skills & Tactics
Handball
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 8 students' tactical understanding of handball through a progressive journey from fundamental skills to competitive tournament play. The focus is on building intelligent, decision-making players who understand how technical skills serve tactical purposes in invasion games. Through combining physical skill development with strategic thinking and officiating responsibilities, students experience handball as both participants and leaders.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can positioning and movement create successful attacking opportunities in handball?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand how to work alongside and against others when attacking and defending
- • Communicate effectively and listen to others during game situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How does effective communication and strategic movement create successful attacking opportunities in handball?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate sending and receiving skills using appropriate handball techniques
- • Demonstrate effective communication and active listening during partner and team activities
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can you protect possession while staying aware of opponents and teammates?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand how to work cooperatively and competitively when attacking and defending
- • Develop accurate dribbling with control under pressure
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering anticipation and shooting technique transform your offensive game in handball?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop self-motivation, physical confidence and active engagement in handball activities
- • Anticipate play by reading opponents' movements and creating scoring opportunities
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can deception and intelligent movement help you beat a defender?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop effective communication and active listening skills during game play
- • To create space for yourself and teammates using intelligent movement
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate excellence both as players and as officials in competitive situations?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand how to work effectively alongside and against others when attacking and defending in competitive handball
- • Develop the ability to officiate handball games fairly, accurately and with authority