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This unit introduces Year 9 students to Gaelic Football through a structured progression from individual skill development to team-based tactical play. By exploring a culturally rich sport that blends handling and kicking skills, students develop versatile invasion game understanding whilst building leadership capacity through tournament organisation. The unit's strength lies in its authentic sport-specific techniques that challenge students to master unique skills before applying them in competitive contexts.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Intro to Hand Passing
1h 6min

Big Question:

How can we use hand passing and movement to maintain possession and score in Gaelic Football?

Key Objectives:

  • • Be able to play a recognised version of the invasion game Gaelic Football
  • • Understand basic rules and scoring system of Gaelic Football

Lesson 2

Solo and Hop Technique Development
1h

Big Question:

How can mastering the solo and hop transform your ability to maintain possession under pressure?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the purpose and technique of the solo in Gaelic football
  • • Master the hop rule and its application in game situations

Lesson 3

Kicking for Distance and Accuracy
1h

Big Question:

How can we master different kicking techniques to gain tactical advantage in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand how to kick the ball from hands over a variety of distances using different techniques
  • • Develop accuracy in kicking to teammates under pressure

Lesson 4

Positional Play
1h

Big Question:

How do different positions work together to create effective team play in Gaelic football?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the different positions in Gaelic football and their specific roles
  • • Explore the responsibilities and movement patterns of each position

Lesson 5

Shooting for Points and Goals
1h

Big Question:

How do we make smart shooting decisions to maximise scoring opportunities in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the dual scoring system for shooting for points versus shooting for goals
  • • Develop accuracy in shooting from various distances and angles

Lesson 6

Leadership & Self-Assessment
1h

Big Question:

How can leading others in competition help us understand our own sporting strengths and areas for development?

Key Objectives:

  • • Be able to accurately self-assess performance in Gaelic football using specific criteria
  • • Lead their own mini tournament effectively demonstrating organisational and communication skills