Handball - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the handball series for Year 6, students are expected to refine their understanding of offensive and defensive strategies and engage in a full-scale game. The lesson's objectives are to develop the principles of attack and defence further, with success being measured by the pupils' ability to apply the skills they've learned in previous lessons to an actual match scenario. Key terms for the lesson include dribble, shoot, intercept, pass, and block. The necessary equipment for the activities comprises handballs and coloured bands or bibs to distinguish teams.

The session is structured into three main parts: a warm-up, the main game, and a cool-down. The warm-up lasts for 10 minutes and consists of dynamic relay activities such as the under/over relay and the moving caterpillar, which focus on teamwork and ball handling. The main portion of the lesson, which spans 30 minutes, is dedicated to playing a handball match, allowing students to practice the skills from the warm-up and previous sessions. During the game, students are encouraged to reflect on aspects of handball they enjoy or find challenging, the pace of the game, team collaboration, and how their team could improve. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute cool-down involving gentle jogs, stretches, and exercises such as arm circles, active eights, side stretches, and various leg stretches to ensure students recover properly after the physical activity.