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Running in a game

I can run fast in a game and can explain why running into space is important.

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Running in a game

I can run fast in a game and can explain why running into space is important.

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Lesson guide

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: to avoid defenders you should run fast, pump your arms and use the ball parts of your feet, into an open space.
  2. Move: changing direction when running will help avoid being tagged by the defenders.
  3. Think: effectively choosing which space to run into will reduce likelihood of being tagged by the defenders.
  4. Connect: playing by the rules demonstrates fairness and empathy to others.
  5. Feel: stopping when tagged shows a commitment to trying hard.

Keywords

  • Space - an open area where it is safe and there are no defenders

  • Defenders - individuals who are trying to stop the attackers from scoring by tagging them

  • Running - the activity of moving fast using our feet

Common misconception

Pupils will forget to use their arms and/or focus forwards when running into spaces. Pupils will run out of the area to avoid being tagged.

Explain and demonstrate running into space staying within the area. Explain the consequences of running off the court or pitch in a game. Model the correct technique for running and explain why it is important.

Use lots of demonstrations to support understanding and create 3 smaller groups rather than one big class group.
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Equipment

bibs, 30+ cones, 30+ floor markers, 30+ beanbags

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Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity
supervision-level

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
What word signals the start of a race?
Wait
Correct answer: Go
Stop
Q2.
What should we do with our head if we want to run fast?
Correct answer: focus forwards
look up
look down
Q3.
What part of our feet should we use to run fast?
heels
toes
Correct answer: ball parts
Q4.
What do you do with your arms to enable you to run fast?
Correct answer: pump
wave
hold still

4 Questions

Q1.
What do we call the person who is trying to stop the attacker from scoring?
Correct Answer: defender
Q2.
What are the defenders trying to do in a ball game?
score a goal
Correct answer: take the ball
run into space
Q3.
Which activity has defenders in?
dance
Correct answer: basketball
gymnastics
Q4.
What are we following if we show fairness in the game?
the players
the defenders
Correct answer: the rules