Attack v defence
I can quickly and effectively switch from attacking to defending to help my team when playing hockey.
Attack v defence
I can quickly and effectively switch from attacking to defending to help my team when playing hockey.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to outwit our opponents, we must pass, move, dribble and shoot accurately to win the game.
- Move: when our team loses possession, we must quickly switch to defending and closely mark or tackle our opponents.
- Think: working as a team to apply tactics and solve problems in a game situation can increase our chances of winning.
- Feel: striving to always respect the rules and be a role model to our team and the opposition shows self discipline.
- Connect: we should always strive to communicate so our team understands the tactics we are applying in the game.
Keywords
Opponent - a person who is on an opposing side in a game
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Tactics - a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that in a game the main role is to attack and score, forgetting about their defensive duties and stopping the opponents.
Highlight the value of both attacking and defending and encourage teams to work together.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Attack v defence, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Attack v defence, 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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Equipment
Additional material: attacking and defensive tactics, 1 hockey stick per pupil, 1 suitable ball between 2, 30+ cones, targets/ goals, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
