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Year 2 - Physical education

Dodging in simple games

Locomotion: running, jumping and dodging

Unit Summary

This unit will increase pupils' motor competence when dodging and jumping. Pupils will understand when and why we dodge and apply this knowledge showing self belief in simple games. Pupils will use their jumping skills in games too and use this understanding to jump in combination by linking jumps.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to dodge effectively at the right time to avoid defenders in games.

Key Notes

  • Move: dodging effectively using the correct technique is important when trying to stay away from defenders.
  • Think: dodging successfully to avoid members of the other team is important to be able to keep possession.
  • Feel: self-belief enables us to strive to be able to dodge effectively and avoid the defenders.
  • Connect: playing fairly and consistently in a game demonstrates an understanding of the importance of fairness.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • dodging: to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction
  • defenders: individuals who are trying to stop the attackers from scoring by tagging them
  • avoid: staying away and trying not to go near something

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils might think they need to perform a dodge as soon as they see a defender.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: dodging effectively using the correct technique is important when trying to stay away from defenders. Think: dodging successfully to avoid members of the other team is important to be able to keep possession.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'dodging'

to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils might think they need to perform a dodge as soon as they see a defender. Correction: Performing a dodge too early gives the defender time to react and move with you (shadow you). Performing a dodge too late means you don't have space to use the best technique for your dodge. The right timing will help you avoid the defender.

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