Invasion Games and Tactical Awareness · Team Sports

Defensive Positioning and Interception

Learning the principles of player to player marking and how to anticipate opponent movements.

Key Questions

  1. 1Where should you position your body to best see both the ball and your opponent?
  2. 2What strategies help your team force a turnover in possession?
  3. 3How does communication between defenders reduce scoring opportunities?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Physical Education - Invasion GamesKS2: Physical Education - Defensive Skills
Year: Year 5
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Invasion Games and Tactical Awareness
Period: Team Sports

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