Strategic Games and Team Dynamics · Team Sports

Offensive and Defensive Tactics

Learning how to create space on offense and reduce space on defense in invasion games.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does moving into open space create better scoring opportunities for your team?
  2. 2What is the most effective way to communicate a defensive shift to your teammates?
  3. 3When is it better to pass the ball versus attempting to dribble past an opponent?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 2 - Movement Concepts
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Strategic Games and Team Dynamics
Period: Team Sports

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