Handball - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of a Year 4 handball series, students aim to master passing and shooting, with the success criteria focused on accuracy in both skills and the ability to apply them in competitive scenarios. The lesson is structured to encourage active participation and skill development, starting with a warm-up that gets students moving and thinking about their bodies in space, using fun pasta-themed commands. This is followed by a game where pupils practice alertness and coordination, as they throw a ball into the air and try to hit their peers once they catch it. Key teaching points during the warm-up include maintaining eye contact with the ball and mastering the rolling technique, which is essential for precise targeting.

The main section of the lesson is a 30-minute segment where students are divided into teams and engage in activities designed to enhance their ball control, coordination, and throwing techniques, building on previous lessons. A zone area is set up with balls that players must retrieve and throw back to their team's home base, with the goal of collecting the most balls. Key teaching points emphasize the importance of a correct stance, arm position, and follow-through when passing and shooting. Students also engage in shooting activities, practicing jump shots from a set distance and working in pairs to shoot and block shots. The lesson concludes with a game of 'King Ball' to apply the skills in a team setting and a cool-down activity that involves responding to commands that promote movement and fun. Throughout the lesson, pupils are encouraged to think strategically about their tactics and the importance of following rules for effective gameplay.