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KS2 · Physical education · Year 6

Application of 'powers' into game play to challenge tactical awareness

Invasion games: scenarios, tactics and power play through tag rugby

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Your learning goal

I can think tactically and use a variety of special powers in different game situations.

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Application of 'powers' into game play to challenge tactical awareness: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.

What you’ll learn

I can think tactically and use a variety of special powers in different game situations.

Key learning points

  • Move: passing and moving accurately and consistently when using special powers increases their effectiveness.
  • Think: evaluating our opponents' strengths and weaknesses effectively helps our tactical thinking in games.
  • Think: making effective decisions as to when and why to use special powers within the game can lead to success.
  • Feel: striving to give our best even when the power/tactics are not successful demonstrates excellent integrity.
  • Connect: effective communication enables us to fully understand our role within the team.

Words to know

tactics
a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
game
an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
power
a special tactic or advantage that can be used by a team to benefit them in a game

Common mistakes

Pupils believe that when they implement a special power, they will always be successful.

Highlight the importance of good passing and moving skills when pupils use their special power, to increase chances of success.

For parents, carers and teachers
  • Allow opportunities for pupils to discuss the different special powers and reflect on them in terms of the benefits to their team.
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