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This unit develops Year 8 students' tactical understanding of invasion games through the fast-paced, inclusive sport of Ultimate Frisbee. The focus shifts from basic skills to strategic thinking, emphasising how students can read the game, anticipate opponents' actions, and make intelligent decisions under pressure. Through progressive tactical challenges, students learn to balance attacking creativity with defensive discipline whilst developing essential teamwork and communication skills.

Lessons in This Unit

5 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Frisbee Sending and Receiving
1h

Big Question:

Can you send and receive a frisbee accurately under pressure?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accurate frisbee throwing technique using the spinning wrist action
  • • Master the ready position and two-handed trapping technique for catching

Lesson 2

Anticipation and Defensive Strategy
1h 2min

Big Question:

Can you anticipate passes and use a range of strategies to outwit a defender?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop the ability to anticipate where passes will go using visual cues and positioning
  • • Apply tactical strategies to outwit defenders in competitive situations

Lesson 3

Defensive Play and Interception
1h 5min

Big Question:

How can you use defensive positioning and anticipation to prevent your opponent from having an impact in the game?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop effective defensive positioning to restrict opponent options
  • • Apply interception techniques to regain possession during competitive play

Lesson 4

Building Attacks and Timing Runs
1h

Big Question:

How can you use numerical advantage and well-timed movement to break through organised defences?

Key Objectives:

  • • To build attacks gradually whilst retaining possession carefully
  • • To time runs effectively to breach defensive systems

Lesson 5

Communication & Space Finding
1h

Big Question:

How can effective communication and quick movement create scoring opportunities in competitive situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with teammates during dynamic gameplay
  • • Demonstrate the ability to quickly identify and move into space in tight, pressured situations