Defensive scenarios
I can apply a range of defensive skills, at the right time, as the defensive scenario changes.
Defensive scenarios
I can apply a range of defensive skills, at the right time, as the defensive scenario changes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly, being ready on our toes and exploding with speed are vital defensive skills in all scenarios.
- Think: knowing when, where and why to use each defensive skill requires careful decision making to prevent an attack.
- Feel: as the situation in the game changes, showing self motivation to improve is important for our team to succeed.
- Connect: suggesting ways for our team to improve and supporting our teammates throughout the games shows respect.
Keywords
Defensive skills - special moves or abilities you use to try to stop the opposition scoring
Scenario - a made-up situation that helps decide what happens next
Prevent - making sure the other team can't win by stopping them from scoring
Common misconception
Pupils are deflated and lack self-motivation if their team does not have possession of the ball.
Get pupils to think carefully about the tactics and strategies that can be used to prevent the attack from scoring and help the defensive team regain possession.
To help you plan your year 6 physical education lesson on: Defensive scenarios, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 physical education lesson on: Defensive scenarios, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
3 balls, 30+ cones, targets / goals, bibs, additional materials
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
