Skillful Team Play

Unit: Floorball Skills Development

Lesson 3 of 3

Duration: 45 minutes

Year Levels: 2 to 6

Class size: 12 students

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Learning Objectives (Western Australian Curriculum Alignment)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Apply and adapt movement strategies to achieve movement outcomes by using floorball skills in game play (AC9HP4M02).
• Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills to collaborate and problem-solve during game play (AC9HP4P04).
• Use tactical and strategic thinking to improve performance during mini competitive floorball games (AC9HP4M02, AC9HP6M07).
• Understand and apply game rules responsibly to promote fair play and inclusion (AC9HP6M08).

These objectives meet the Year 2 to 6 achievement standards, focusing on developing and applying fundamental movement skills and social strategies in a team setting from the Western Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum.

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Lesson Description

This concluding lesson of the Floorball Skills Development unit allows students to demonstrate all the skills learned in previous lessons through a series of structured mini-games. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, clear communication, strategic thinking, and applying game rules fairly. Key concepts and strategies are reviewed before moving into active game play where students implement their skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.

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Lesson Plan Outline

1. Introduction & Warm-up (7 minutes)

• Welcome and briefing (2 min):
  Gather students, recap previous skills learned — dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Highlight teamwork and communication as vital to success in today’s games.

• Dynamic warm-up activity (5 min):
  Quick relay involving dribbling the floorball around cones to review ball control, and group stretches to prepare for game play.
  Focus on spatial awareness and coordination.

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2. Review of Key Floorball Concepts (8 minutes)

• Whole class discussion (3 min):
  Visual and oral review of:

  • Rules of floorball (e.g., safe stick use, boundaries, turns).
  • Team roles and responsibilities.
  • Communication signals (calling for pass, position).

• Paired practice (5 min):
  In pairs, students practice calling and receiving passes, focusing on verbal and non-verbal cues and spatial positioning.

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3. Game Play: Mini Floorball Matches (25 minutes)

• Organisation:
  Split class into 3 teams of 4 to rotate through mini games on small pitches using half or quarter courts to maintain engagement and manage space with 12 students.

• Mini-games structure:
  Each game lasts 6-7 minutes, with 2-minute breaks to rotate teams and provide quick feedback.

• Focus points:

  • Teamwork: keeping formation, supporting teammates.
  • Communication: calling for the ball, encouraging teammates.
  • Strategy: passing to open players, switching attack and defence roles, making scoring opportunities.

• Teacher role:
  Circulate, give immediate feedback on positioning and strategy, encourage positive communication, and highlight moments of good teamwork.

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4. Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Cool down (3 min):
  Gentle stretching and walking to lower heart rate.

• Class reflection (2 min):
  Circle discussion:

  • What strategies worked well?
  • How did teamwork help your team?
  • What will you try next time to improve?

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Assessment

Formative assessment through:

• Observation of students’ ability to apply floorball skills effectively in game scenarios.
• Monitoring use of communication and teamwork during gameplay (AC9HP4P04).
• Informal questioning during reflection to gauge understanding of strategy and fair play (AC9HP6M08).

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Equipment Needed

• Floorball sticks (12)
• Lightweight floorballs (3-4)
• Cones (for marking playing area)
• Bibs or coloured bands to distinguish teams

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Safety Considerations

• Ensure playing area is safe and free of obstacles.
• Reinforce correct stick handling to avoid injuries.
• Monitor contact, remind students of fair play and respectful behaviour.

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Differentiation Strategies

• Pair more skilled students with those developing skills to encourage peer support.
• Modify game rules if needed (e.g., no scoring or one-touch passing) to allow all students to participate successfully.
• Use visual prompts/signs on court for team positions to support understanding.

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Curriculum Links (Western Australian Curriculum - Health and Physical Education)

• AC9HP4M02: Apply and adapt movement strategies to achieve movement outcomes through minor and small-sided games.
• AC9HP4P04: Select and use personal and social skills to manage and strengthen relationships during physical activity.
• AC9HP6M07: Predict and test effectiveness of skills and strategies in movement situations, including game play.
• AC9HP6M08: Devise and test rules to promote fair and inclusive participation.

This lesson plan aligns with content elaborations encouraging creativity in strategy use and strong collaboration with peers for positive movement experiences【6:AC9HP4M02】【12:AC9HP4P04】【19:AC9HP6M07】【7:AC9HP6M08】.

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Innovation to Impress

• Use quick “team huddle” moments between mini-games to encourage peer-led strategic discussion, promoting leadership skills in different group members.
• Encourage students to create a simple team chant or cheer between games to boost group identity and motivation.
• Integrate a brief peer-feedback session (1-2 sentences) after games for students to recognise each other's effort, fostering a positive learning culture.

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This detailed lesson plan combines skill application, teamwork, strategy, and critical reflection within the Western Australian Curriculum framework while actively engaging students aged 7-12 in a practical, enjoyable context of floorball game play.