Games 3 - Lesson 5

In the fifth lesson of the Games 3 module from the Striver Lesson Plans for Year 1, pupils are taught to outmanoeuvre a defender using quick movements. The learning objectives are clear: to change direction effectively, dodge a defender with side-steps, and look for available space to move past a defender. Essential for the lesson are cones, spots, tennis balls, hoops, and bibs. The warm-up activity, 'Find A Group', encourages pupils to move into space and communicate with peers to form groups of specified numbers, with a 'shark' introduced to challenge them further. Variations in movement types, such as side-steps, keep the activity dynamic. This warm-up sets the scene for the main activities, where pupils will apply their dodging and side-stepping skills in more complex scenarios.

The main part of the lesson consists of two activities: 'Dodge The River' and 'Lions & Deer'. In 'Dodge The River', pupils navigate a zig-zag of spots to collect tennis balls, focusing on sideways motion and balance. A defender on the spots adds complexity, and the activity can be turned into a competitive race. 'Lions & Deer' has pupils avoiding being tagged by 'lions' while moving from one end of the area to the other. This game emphasises changing direction and finding spaces to evade defenders. To cool down, 'Home Hoop' involves pupils moving between hoops while avoiding being tagged by defenders, reinforcing the lesson's focus on dodging and spatial awareness. Each activity is designed to develop pupils' agility and strategic thinking in game situations.