Game application of attacking and defending
I can quickly and effectively switch from attacking to defending to help my team when playing basketball.
Game application of attacking and defending
I can quickly and effectively switch from attacking to defending to help my team when playing basketball.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to outwit our opponents, we must pass, move and dribble effectively to create scoring opportunities.
- Move: when our team loses possession, we need to switch to defending and closely mark an opposing player.
- Think: evaluating our performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses can help us to maintain possession.
- Feel: striving to always try our best, even when our team is losing, demonstrates excellent integrity.
- Connect: when playing a game of basketball, it is important to respect our team, the opposition and the officials.
Keywords
Opponent - a person who is on an opposing team in a game
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Team - a group of people who work together with the objective of achieving the same a outcome
Common misconception
Pupils often underestimate many of the learnt skills and believe that shooting from anywhere on the court is effective.
Remind pupils the importance of passing and dribbling into space, teamwork and positioning.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Game application of attacking and defending, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Game application of attacking and defending, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
1 basketball between 4 pupils, 6 basketball hoops/ targets, 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
