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Movement Concepts in Gameplay

At a bike repair shop’s community open day, Oliver, Amira and Tahnee are helping run a small-sided invasion game. Read the game brief, then use movement concepts to plan smart attacking and defending. You can answer using any invasion game you know.

Game brief

The game is 3 versus 3. A team scores by passing the ball to a teammate who catches it inside the end zone. Players cannot run while holding the ball, but they may pivot. Defenders try to stop passes without making contact. The attacking team has four passes to reach the end zone.

Read the play

Oliver has the ball near the centre. Amira is being closely guarded on the left. Tahnee is free on the right, but a defender is watching the passing lane between Oliver and Tahnee. The end zone is ahead.

1.Match each movement concept with its best description.

Dodging
Marking
Intercepting

Staying goal-side or close enough to limit an opponent’s options
Anticipating a pass and moving into its path to gain possession
Changing direction, speed or level to evade an opponent or find space

2.Amira wants to get free to receive a pass. Which action is the best example of dodging?

She changes pace and cuts into an open lane.
She stands still and watches the ball.
She follows the defender wherever they go.
She steps in front of a pass intended for an opponent.

3.Oliver sees the defender guarding the direct passing lane to Tahnee. Name one movement or passing choice Oliver could use to keep possession, and explain why it could work.

4.A defender is guarding Tahnee. What should the defender focus on to mark effectively, while still avoiding contact?

5.True or false: To intercept safely, a defender should anticipate where the pass is going and move into its path without pushing or grabbing.

TrueFalse

6.Which pair of cues is most useful for a player trying to dodge a marker?

Change speed and direction
Keep the same speed and direction
Turn away from all open space
Close the distance and make contact

7.In the play described above, the defender watches the lane between Oliver and Tahnee. Give one clue the defender might read to anticipate a pass, and explain how the defender could attempt an interception safely.

8.Plan a two-action attacking sequence for Amira: first create space with a movement, then help her team progress towards the end zone. Name the movement concept and describe the next action.

9.The team wants a simple rule that gives everyone practice at dodging and marking. Suggest one rule and explain how it practises both concepts.

10.Explain how dodging, marking and intercepting can work together during one passage of play in an invasion game.