Tactical Awareness in Invasion Games
•Year 9
•Teaching Games for Understanding
•Keep spares available in case of damage
Alternative: Foam footballs, bean bags, or tennis balls in socks
Set up in diamond formation approximately 15 metres apart
Alternative: Marker discs, sports cones, or improvised markers
Position clearly at each corner of diamond shape
Alternative: Hoops, mats, or marked areas on ground
For timing activities and managing transitions
Alternative: Mobile phone timer or digital watch
A lightweight object used in invasion games for throwing and catching practice
A passing technique alternating between passing over the head and through the legs
An area where players cannot be tagged or where specific rules apply
Deliberately throwing to specific areas to maximise scoring opportunities
Working together as a fielding team to prevent scoring
Moving around bases in order while maintaining team formation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Articulating strategic ideas, giving clear instructions, active listening during team discussions
Understanding forces in throwing, body mechanics during movement, teamwork as biological cooperation
Spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns, understanding angles and directions
Calculating scores and statistics, measuring throwing distances, analysing patterns in successful strategies
Leadership development, conflict resolution, building resilience under pressure, cooperation and communication
Move between both game areas to observe all students, stand where both diamonds are visible
Monitor strategic decision-making, team coordination, safety awareness, and skill application
Step in when safety is compromised, when teams need strategic guidance, or when sportsmanship declines
Use different coloured bibs for clear team identification, demonstrate techniques at slower speed first, emphasise strategic thinking over winning
Large sports hall or outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m with clear boundaries
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate drainage if outdoors
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, arrange medical support if required
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