Fundamentals & Tactics
•Year 9
•Handball
•Store in equipment bag near court entrance for easy distribution
Alternative: Netballs or volleyballs if handballs unavailable
Pre-sort into team sets before lesson begins
Alternative: Coloured bands or pinnies
Use to mark court boundaries and activity areas
Alternative: Dome markers or chalk lines
Clipboards for easy completion during activities
Alternative: Digital assessment on tablets
Test video playback before lesson, ensure volume is audible
Alternative: Large poster showing handball rules
The semi-circular line in front of goal where penalty throws are taken from
The outer semi-circular line that marks the free-throw line
Taking more than 3 steps with the ball without dribbling
The central attacking player who receives passes with back to goal
The player who organises attacks and distributes passes
The wide attacking players who create crossing opportunities
Formation with 5 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper
The fundamental handball throwing technique using overhead motion
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills during games, vocabulary development, listening skills during instruction and feedback
Understanding forces in throwing and catching, physics of ball flight, biomechanics of running and jumping
Spatial awareness and positioning, reading court layouts, understanding directions and movement patterns
Counting steps for travelling rule, measuring court dimensions, calculating scores and statistics from games
Teamwork and cooperation, conflict resolution, building resilience and persistence, leadership development
Move constantly between activities and courts to monitor all students effectively
Watch for skill development, rule application, safety compliance, and positive social behaviours
Step in when rules are misunderstood, techniques need correction, or social issues arise
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, show both correct and incorrect techniques for contrast, involve students in demonstrations when possible
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space, divided into two courts if possible
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek medical assistance as required
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