Year 7 - Physical education
Attacking territory to score in the end zone
Invasion games: basic tactics to overcome opponents in donor sports
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Unit Summary
This unit explores tactics to overcome opponents with a focus on keeping possession of a ball either in hand or at your feet. Pupils will learn how to move on and off the ball to create space, to create options and to outwit others in 'donor' sports and scenarios that can be applied to many sports.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to break the defensive line using a variety of tactics.
Key Notes
- Move: breaking a defensive line is achieved by moving the ball forwards via passing and running to attack territory.
- Think: territory can be gained effectively by understanding when it is best to pass, run or change direction.
- Think: tactical solutions enable you to plan how best to outwit the opposition
- Feel: playing fair and self-officiating demonstrates self-discipline.
- Connect: collaboration with team mates is even more important when under pressure.
Vocabulary To Learn
- wing: the extreme left or right side of the field, pitch or court
- territory: a term used to describe the area of court/pitch that is closer to your opponent's goal line
- penetration: breaking a team's defensive line
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Route one - not utilising width or depth and just crowding the ball down the middle of the pitch/court.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: breaking a defensive line is achieved by moving the ball forwards via passing and running to attack territory. Think: territory can be gained effectively by understanding when it is best to pass, run or change direction.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'wing'
the extreme left or right side of the field, pitch or court.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Route one - not utilising width or depth and just crowding the ball down the middle of the pitch/court. Correction: When attacking, it is important to use the full width of the pitch/court to draw defenders out and create space for a scoring opportunity. It is also sometimes necessary to move the ball back, before moving forward again, if the space is too crowded.
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