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Movement Skills and Games

You are planning a small-sided invasion game for your team. Use the game situation described in the questions and your knowledge of movement skills to make smart, safe choices. Answer every question.

Read the game

Look for space, support and safe options before you move or pass.

1.A has the ball and is looking for a passing option. B is moving into the open upper-middle lane, while C stays near a defender. Which teammate is moving into the open upper-middle lane to offer A a passing option?

2.A is closely guarded. Explain one useful movement by B or C that could help A keep possession.

3.True or false? In an invasion game, spreading out can make it harder for defenders to cover every attacker.

TrueFalse

Choose and control your movement

Movement skills help players respond, stay in control and take part safely.

4.During a tag game, Maia changes direction quickly to avoid a tagger. Which movement ability is she mainly using?

Agility
Static balance
Flexibility
Muscular endurance

5.Fill in the blank: Soft knees and a stable body position can help a player keep their when landing from a jump.

6.In a net or wall game, what is a useful goal after sending the ball or object over the net?

Move into a ready position so you can respond to the return
Turn away from the playing area
Stand still and wait for the next point
Move closer to your opponent's side

7.Name one safe way to make a warm-up activity more challenging for agility without making it a race.

Teamwork and hauora

Good games support physical wellbeing as well as positive relationships and confidence.

8.During a game, a teammate misses a pass and looks disappointed. Describe one helpful response that supports the team and the teammate's wellbeing.

9.Hauora is a Māori view of wellbeing with connected dimensions, including physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Give one example of how taking part in a team game might support two of these dimensions.

10.Design a short warm-up that practises both balance and agility. Include the movements and one safety rule.