KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Possession scenarios
Invasion games: scenarios, tactics and power play in ball games
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can apply a range of attacking skills at the right time as the possession scenario changes.
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Possession scenarios: 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 apply a range of attacking skills at the right time as the possession scenario changes.
Key learning points
- Move: using attacking skills consistently at the right time enables our team to score points in a range of scenarios.
- Think: knowing when, where and why to use each attacking skill requires decision making and enables scoring chances.
- Feel: demonstrating self-motivation means we always apply our very best and commit to improving our performance.
- Connect: playing by the rules and taking time to understand each scenario shows respect.
Words to know
- attacking skills
- special moves or abilities you use to try to score or win in a game
- scenario
- a made-up situation that helps decide what happens next
- score
- achieving a point or goal in a game
Common mistakes
Pupils focus only on winning instead of adapting their tactics to the game scenario.
Ensure pupils have time to plan their tactics in each scenario and highlight effective team work.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Award points for effective teamwork and the application of successful tactics in any given scenario. Also award points for teams and individuals who show respect and self-motivation in the games.

