Tactical Awareness & Strategy
•Year 8
•Ultimate Frisbee
•Distributed around activity area perimeter, check for damage or sharp edges before use
Alternative: Foam discs, plastic flying discs, or lightweight plates for initial practice
Pre-set court boundaries (4m x 7m), circle formations (6 cones per group), safety buffer zones
Alternative: Dome markers, chalk lines outdoors, or tape indoors
Position in centre of each mini-court, ensure stable and visible
Alternative: Ropes between cones, chalk lines, or benches turned on side
Available for game application phase
Alternative: Coloured bands or team identification markers
The flicking action of the wrist that creates spin on the frisbee, making it stable in flight
Square-on stance with hands relaxed at sides, weight on balls of feet, eyes tracking the frisbee
Catching technique where one hand goes underneath the frisbee and one on top to secure it
Sideways-on position with throwing arm back, opposite foot forward, ready to transfer weight
Reading the flight path of the frisbee and moving into position before it arrives
Being conscious of other students and available space to move safely
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex multi-step instructions. Using specific technical vocabulary correctly (spinning technique, trapping, ready position). Verbal communication with partners and teammates during activities. Listening skills when receiving instructions and feedback.
Measuring distances for court setup and activities (4m, 7m, 8m). Counting consecutive catches and scores. Estimating angles for diagonal passes in rectangle pattern. Understanding geometry of court shapes (rectangles) and spacing (circles). Calculating success rates (catches vs drops as percentages).
Forces and motion - how spin stabilises frisbee flight, air resistance affecting trajectory. Biomechanics of throwing movement - transfer of energy from legs through core to arm and wrist. Cardiovascular system response to exercise - heart rate increase during activities, recovery during cool-down. Lever systems in arm during throwing action.
Spatial awareness and navigation in activity space. Understanding directions and angles for passing. Mapping movement patterns in activities (straight, diagonal). Positioning and territorial awareness in court games.
Teamwork and cooperation in paired and group activities. Managing emotions in competitive situations. Resilience when facing challenges (dropped catches, losing points). Communication skills with partners and teams. Sportsmanship and fair play values. Honesty in self-assessment. Respect for others' abilities and efforts.
Stand at corner of activity area during large group activities for maximum visibility. Move between groups during small group work to provide individual coaching. Position near net during mini-games to observe technique and assist with disputes. Always maintain sight lines to all students.
Prioritise observing: 1) Throwing technique - sideways stance, wrist spin, follow-through, 2) Catching technique - ready position, two-handed trap, tracking frisbee, 3) Spatial awareness and safety - maintaining distances, awareness of others, 4) Engagement and effort - all students active and involved, 5) Sportsmanship - fair play, encouragement, resilience.
Step in immediately if: unsafe behaviour observed, student demonstrating persistent poor technique, student excluded or disengaged, disputes in games becoming heated, equipment malfunction or hazard, signs of overexertion or distress. Use whistle and STOP command for whole-class interventions. Provide individual coaching for technique corrections.
Demonstrate all new techniques clearly with exaggerated movements for visibility. Show from multiple angles. Use slow-motion breakdown for complex skills. Invite high-performing students to model excellence for peer learning. Demonstrate both correct technique and common errors (labelling each clearly) so students understand differences. Use verbal commentary during demonstration to explain what you're doing and why.
Minimum 20m x 30m clear activity area for warm-up and skill activities. Additional marked court space for game application (6-8 courts of 4m x 7m). Indoor sports hall or outdoor hard court suitable.
Dry, even surface free from standing water, debris, or trip hazards. Check for protruding court fixtures. Ensure adequate friction for running and stopping safely. If outdoor, cancel if surface is wet or icy.
Use whistle and STOP command immediately if injury or unsafe situation occurs. All students freeze in position. Assess situation and provide appropriate first aid or summon medical support. Do not move injured student unless immediate danger. Other students sit down away from incident. Resume activity only when safe to do so. Complete accident report form if required. Contact parents/guardians if injury requires medical attention.
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