Starter quiz
- What word describes our role when we are in possession?
- attacking ✓
- defending
- resting
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- What word describes our role when we are not in possession?
- attacking
- defending ✓
- resting
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- When should we strive to achieve our best in games?
- never
- sometimes
- always ✓
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- Why are respect and collaboration important when working in teams?
- to argue
- to lose
- to be successful ✓
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Exit quiz
- What moment in a game represents a transition between attacking and defending?
- when possession changes ✓
- when we stop
- at the end
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- What is another way of describing the other team?
- attackers
- opposition ✓
- defenders
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- If we are losing, what should we do in a game?
- give up
- apply maximum effort ✓
- get frustrated
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- Why do we have to respect the opposition in a game?
- so they win
- so they lose
- for fairness and fun ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly to space and passing accurately enables us to keep possession, creating shooting chances.
- Move: when defending, being close and following the attackers' movements enables us to successfully mark the opposition.
- Think: knowing the difference between attacking and defending demonstrates a strong understanding of the game.
- Feel: striving to apply our best throughout the game, even if our team is losing, requires the determination to succeed.
- Connect: collaborating with our team and the opposition demonstrates respect and supports everyone to enjoy the game.
Common misconception
Pupils get frustrated if they aren't winning. Pupils panic and rush decisions around passing and shooting, focusing more on the competition.
Award points for pupils and teams that show respect and apply determination throughout. Encourage pupils to take their time and consider the options before passing or shooting so they don't lose possession.
Keywords
Defending - trying to prevent the opposition from scoring when not in possession
Attacking - trying to score points against the opposition when in possession
Opposition - the other team that we are playing against and trying to beat
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