Year 1 Invasion Games Activities
6 Units · 38 Lessons · 158 Activities
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One defender protects two gates while attackers try to dodge past and score through either gate
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Two attackers use bouncing skills to score at a target while one defender tries to intercept
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Small-sided team game where pairs work together to score in targets while defending their own
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Small-sided invasion game where three attackers work together against one defender to score goals
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Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format
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Three attackers work together to maintain possession against one defender in defined area
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Small-sided game where three attackers try to score points by touching cones while one defender attempts interceptions
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Teams use dodging and passing to get close enough to bounce ball into target hoop
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Partners work together to complete consecutive catches in decreasing numbers, swapping places between each set
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Progressive partner challenge working down from 4 catches to 1, then back up, with position swaps
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Small-sided invasion game where 4 attackers work together to maintain possession and hit a central target while 2 defenders try to intercept
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Calming reflection activity combining gentle stretching with discussion of attack and defence concepts
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Modified invasion game where teams of 6 play 4v2 (4 attackers outside square, 2 defenders inside protecting hoops)
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Structured reflection activity where students share and analyse attacking strategies learned
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Progressive challenges developing ball bouncing technique and coordination
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Students respond to verbal commands while handling balls to develop listening skills and ball control
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Static skill practice with individual balls focusing on fundamental ball manipulation techniques using different parts of the foot
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Structured stations where students explore different ways of controlling and manipulating balls using hands
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Students explore different balls and equipment to understand how properties affect bouncing performance
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Partner work developing ball control and protection using body positioning
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Ball control activity where students dribble around giving high fives to build social interaction and ball handling skills
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Fast-paced game where pairs throw beanbags into opponent's hoop while defending their own
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A listening-based warm-up where students perform different movements based on 'bean' commands
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Fast-paced listening and reaction game where students respond to various movement commands
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Year 1 Invasion Games
6 Units · 38 Lessons · 158 Activities
🎖️
One defender protects two gates while attackers try to dodge past and score through either gate
🎖️
Two attackers use bouncing skills to score at a target while one defender tries to intercept
🎖️
Small-sided team game where pairs work together to score in targets while defending their own
🎖️
Small-sided invasion game where three attackers work together against one defender to score goals
🎖️
Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format
🎖️
Three attackers work together to maintain possession against one defender in defined area
🎖️
Small-sided game where three attackers try to score points by touching cones while one defender attempts interceptions
🎖️
Teams use dodging and passing to get close enough to bounce ball into target hoop
🎖️
Partners work together to complete consecutive catches in decreasing numbers, swapping places between each set
🎖️
Progressive partner challenge working down from 4 catches to 1, then back up, with position swaps
🎖️
Small-sided invasion game where 4 attackers work together to maintain possession and hit a central target while 2 defenders try to intercept
🎖️
Calming reflection activity combining gentle stretching with discussion of attack and defence concepts
🎖️
Modified invasion game where teams of 6 play 4v2 (4 attackers outside square, 2 defenders inside protecting hoops)
🎖️
Structured reflection activity where students share and analyse attacking strategies learned
🎖️
Progressive challenges developing ball bouncing technique and coordination
🎖️
Students respond to verbal commands while handling balls to develop listening skills and ball control
🎖️
Static skill practice with individual balls focusing on fundamental ball manipulation techniques using different parts of the foot
🎖️
Structured stations where students explore different ways of controlling and manipulating balls using hands
🎖️
Students explore different balls and equipment to understand how properties affect bouncing performance
🎖️
Partner work developing ball control and protection using body positioning
🎖️
Ball control activity where students dribble around giving high fives to build social interaction and ball handling skills
🎖️
Fast-paced game where pairs throw beanbags into opponent's hoop while defending their own
🎖️
A listening-based warm-up where students perform different movements based on 'bean' commands
🎖️
Fast-paced listening and reaction game where students respond to various movement commands
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