Games 3 - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of the Year 2 Games series, students are tasked with applying their attacking and defending skills within the context of invasion games. The learning objectives are clear: pupils should be able to comprehend and follow the basic rules of the game, demonstrate their ability to attack and defend effectively, and work collaboratively as part of a team. The key vocabulary for the session includes terms such as 'attacking', 'defending', 'invasion game', 'points', and 'defensive line'. To facilitate the lesson, a variety of equipment is required, including cones, bibs, tennis balls, rugby balls, footballs, and hoops. The warm-up involves a fun and engaging 'Ladders' activity where pairs of pupils form a human ladder and race to jump over their peers' legs upon the teacher's command, fostering quick reflexes and the ability to follow safety rules.

The main part of the lesson focuses on a Tag Rugby game, which is adapted to cater to different skill sets by varying the equipment used, such as tennis balls, rugby balls, and footballs. The game is structured to encourage strategic thinking, as attackers must identify gaps in the defensive line to score points, while defenders work as a unit to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The session promotes teamwork, communication, and spatial awareness. To conclude, the cool-down segment provides an opportunity for reflection through summary questions, asking pupils to consider what they've learned, their favourite activities, and the challenges they've encountered during the past six weeks. This reflective exercise can be done individually or in pairs, allowing for a collaborative review of the unit.