Handball
•Year 9
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 9 students to handball as a fast-paced invasion game, developing both technical skills and tactical understanding through progressive challenge. The focus is on building confident ball handlers who can read the game, make decisions under pressure, and work cohesively in attack and defence. By connecting individual technique to team strategy, students experience the intellectual demands of invasion games whilst developing physical competence.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use space, teamwork and ball skills to create attacking opportunities in handball?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering different passing techniques give your team a tactical advantage in handball?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
When should you dribble the ball versus passing it to create maximum attacking opportunities?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can defenders use legal contact and positioning to create an impenetrable defensive wall?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine individual skills with tactical awareness to outwit opponents and dominate in handball?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can you demonstrate mastery of handball skills and tactical understanding in competitive situations?
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