Invasion game tactics and concepts

This unit will introduce and reinforce tactics and concepts that are common to all invasion games. Concepts such as creating space, closing space, offense, defense, passing, and scoring.  Tactics such as feints, passing and scoring lanes and zone or man-to-man defense these tactics will be explored through invasion games of floor hockey, basketball and team handball and indoor soccer.

Learning objectives

• Student will move to open space while on offence
• Student will close space while on defense
• Student will choose the best pass or shot for that situation

Grading

40% use of concepts and tactics in game situations

40% class participation

20% test and/or quizzes

Standards and GCE’s Addressed

Nspe 2: Students demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principals, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities

Nspe 3: Participates in regular physical activity

Nspe 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings

GCE PE7-8: 3 Applying concepts in a variety of activities

GCE PE7-8: 11 Students demonstrate safe behavior

GCE PE7-8: 12 Students show appropriate social interactions