How can we improve our reactions in sports situations?
In this lesson, we will explore how to gain an advantage when in an attacking and also a defending situation. We will apply this to invasion games, focusing primarily on netball. We will explore how to plan movements to maximise success in sport.
How can we improve our reactions in sports situations?
In this lesson, we will explore how to gain an advantage when in an attacking and also a defending situation. We will apply this to invasion games, focusing primarily on netball. We will explore how to plan movements to maximise success in sport.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about reacting to a situation, particularly in reference to netball.
- Pupils will demonstrate the correct choice of movement based on the situation the performer is in.
- Pupils will learn about decision making, coping with pressure, resilience, problem solving, fluency of ideas and cooperation.
Equipment
Ideally a ball, can be a cushion, toilet roll
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which situation requires good reactions?
A player taking a pass from the side-line.
A player taking a penalty pass.
Q2.
True or false, in netball a player can run with the ball in their hands?
True
Q3.
Which of these skills is used as in netball when holding the ball?
Lay-up.
Run.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the correct order of warming-up?
Pulse raiser, skill practice, stretching.
Stretching, pulse raiser, skill practice.
Stretching, skill practice, pulse raiser.
Q2.
What is reaction time?
The time taken to between a stimulus and a movement.
The time taken to complete a skill.
Q3.
What is used to detect an auditory cue?
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nose.
Q4.
What is temporal anticipation?
Predicting what will happen and when it will happen.
Predicting what will happen.
Q5.
What factor is not important when deciding which pass to make?
The position of the opposition.
The position of your team mates.
Your position on the court.