Games 3 - Lesson 5

In the fifth lesson of the Year 2 Games unit from Striver Lesson Plans, the aim is for pupils to develop their tactical skills in both attacking and defending, specifically when it comes to shooting at and protecting targets. The success of the lesson is measured by the students' ability to accurately shoot at targets and effectively intercept objects while defending. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'attacking', 'defending', 'shooting', 'intercept', and 'targets'. Essential equipment needed for the activities includes cones, large cones for goals, spots, beanbags, hoops, tennis balls, cricket stumps, batting T’s, footballs, and bibs.

The lesson structure comprises a warm-up, main activities, and a cool-down. During the warm-up, students play 'River Crossing', a game that requires them to navigate a course of spots to place a beanbag in a hoop, focusing on balance and jumping techniques. The main part of the lesson consists of a 'Target Practice Circuit' where pupils rotate through six different activities, each designed to practice shooting at targets with various equipment. The session also includes a game called 'Guard Your Hoop', where teams work on passing and intercepting a beanbag to score in a hoop. The lesson concludes with a cool-down activity named 'Protect The Hoop', where pairs take turns attacking and defending a hoop. Throughout the lesson, pupils are encouraged to discuss tactics and reflect on their learning, with extensions and variations provided to challenge and cater to different abilities.