Games 4 - Unit Overview

The Games 4 unit for Year 2 pupils serves as an introduction to the sports of hockey and basketball, with a focus on developing fundamental skills that can be applied to both games. The unit is structured to gradually build upon the children's previous experience and abilities in various games. It starts with the basics of hockey, such as holding a stick and dribbling a ball, before advancing to passing and shooting. Similarly, for basketball, the unit progresses from basic bouncing to dribbling and manoeuvring past defenders. Each lesson is designed with clear learning objectives and success criteria, ensuring that pupils can articulate what they've learned and demonstrate their new skills in practice.

Teaching tips provided within the unit emphasise the importance of lesson timing, which typically accommodates a one-hour session including time for changing and equipment handling. Teachers are encouraged to adjust timings if necessary and to progress pairs or groups who are exceeding expectations with additional challenges. Simplifying activities at the start allows for complexity to be added as pupils' skills develop. The quality and safety of equipment are also highlighted as priorities. The medium-term plan outlines specific objectives for each lesson, such as dribbling with control, passing with accuracy, and understanding the rules of the game, culminating in the ability to compete in mini match play. These structured lessons aim to instil a solid foundation in hockey and basketball for Year 2 pupils.