Year 11 - Physical education
Game tactics and positioning
Invasion games: tactics and strategies when leading a team in Korfball
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Unit Summary
This unit challenges pupils to apply some tactics and strategies gained from netball and basketball to a new sport whilst focusing on respect for others and leadership skill development. Pupils will apply more advanced tactics and strategies whilst securing their understanding of a new game.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to demonstrate tactics and positioning to help your team maintain possession.
Key Notes
- Move: performing a combination of body/ball feints misleads defenders and creates opportunities for passing or shooting.
- Move: a firm, stable screen helps a teammate get free and catch the ball in space for a better shot on goal.
- Think: evaluating when to set a screen to block defenders ensures they are used effectively.
- Feel: confidence is the result of thorough preparation and practice, knowing you've done everything possible to succeed.
- Connect: effective communication enhances team cohesion and performance.
Vocabulary To Learn
- feint: a quick, fake movement (with the body or ball) used to trick a defender and create space to pass, move or shoot.
- screens: use of body to block space to help a teammate get free
- space: an open area on the court where a player can move easily or catch without being marked
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think it is only defenders that screen attackers.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: performing a combination of body/ball feints misleads defenders and creates opportunities for passing or shooting. Move: a firm, stable screen helps a teammate get free and catch the ball in space for a better shot on goal.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'feint'
a quick, fake movement (with the body or ball) used to trick a defender and create space to pass, move or shoot.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils think it is only defenders that screen attackers. Correction: Attackers should also screen defenders to allow other attacking teammates to run into the space.
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