Application of 'powers' into game play to challenge tactical thinking
I can think tactically in games to use and apply special 'powers' that can serve to give my team an advantage.
Application of 'powers' into game play to challenge tactical thinking
I can think tactically in games to use and apply special 'powers' that can serve to give my team an advantage.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: accurate and consistent passing, moving, dribbling and shooting skills enable our team's powers to be successful.
- Think: selecting the right power to use in a game requires careful decision making.
- Think: making effective decisions as to when and why to use a power is vital in gaining an advantage in the game.
- Feel: maintaining a strong sense of self-motivation helps us to always try our best throughout the games.
- Connect: respecting the opposition when they apply a power demonstrates fair play and sets an example to our team.
Keywords
Powers - special tactics or advantages that can be used by a team to benefit them in a game
Tactics - plans you create and use to try to win or succeed
Advantage - gaining extra benefit to outsmart our opponents
Common misconception
Pupils feel it isn't fair when their opponents use a tactic against them; they fail to see the importance of taking time to consider how they can use their own power to gain an advantage.
Celebrate teams who deploy their powers at the right time as a result of careful planning. Consider awarding bonus points for this, even if the execution isn't successful. Award points to teams who focus on their own powers and not the opposition's.
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Equipment
Additional materials, 3 balls, 6 goals/targets, 30+ cones, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
