Territorial/Invasion, Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding, Athletic/Gymnastic, Target Sports Notes

Territorial/Invasion Sports (e.g., basketball, hockey, football, rugby)

Tactical Problems
  • Off-the-Ball Movement: Players' actions without the ball.

    • Finding/creating space.

  • On-the-Ball Skills: Actions while in possession.

    • Attack:

    • Maintain possession.

    • Receive effectively.

    • Protect the ball.

    • Advance with the ball.

    • Pass accurately.

    • Support the ball carrier.

    • Penetrating Dribble/Run.

    • Score.

    • Draw defenders.

    • Defense:

    • Apply pressure.

    • Close down space.

    • Slow down opponent.

    • Track the ball.

    • Steal/tackle.

    • Support defender.

    • See player and ball.

    • Stop penetration.

    • Intercept passes.

    • Cover (help defense).

Net/Wall Sports (e.g., volleyball, table tennis, badminton, squash, tennis)

Tactical Problems
  • Off-the-Ball Movement:

    • Set up scoring.

  • On-the-Ball Skills:

    • Scoring:

    • Setting up an attack.

    • Stance/base.

    • Footwork to approach shot.

    • Transitioning to attack.

    • Serving (placement, power, spin).

    • Accurate strokes.

    • Winning a point.

    • Assuming an attacking position.

    • Powerful strokes.

    • Deceptive strokes.

    • Preventing Scoring:

    • Defending space.

    • Recovering to center.

    • Retaining stance.

    • Defending against an attack.

    • Anticipation.

    • Returning powerful/deceptive strokes.

    • Recovery strokes.

Striking/Fielding Sports (e.g., baseball, softball, cricket, rounders)

Tactical Problems
Movements
Skills
  • Scoring:

    • Hitting – defensive/placement/power.

  • Hitting Skills:

    • Footwork.

    • Weight transfer.

    • Knowing field positions.

    • Selecting grip/stance.

    • Judging ball path/speed.

    • Selecting/executing correct stroke.

    • Running: acceleration, stopping/sliding, turning.

    • Judging distances.

    • Calculating risk/reward.

    • Communicating with teammates.

  • Preventing Scoring:

    • Bowling/pitching: run-up/delivery, recovery.

    • Knowing fielding positions.

    • Selecting grip.

    • Disguising delivery.

    • Delivery accuracy/speed/flight.

    • Setting-up batter.

    • Calculating risk/reward.

    • Short fielding: Ready stance, reaction, running, stopping, crouching, positioning, catching, short throw, backing-up.

    • Long fielding: Preparatory movements, reaction, running, stopping, positioning, judging flight, catching, long throw, cut-off, communication.

Athletic/Gymnastic (e.g., track and field events, gymnastics)

Principles
  • Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Performing movements with precision: Knowledge of techniques/rules.

  • Sequencing movements and skills: Performing singularly or in combination.

  • Performing at appropriate intensity: Power, speed, stamina, flexibility, balance.

  • Setting and performing to targets or goals: Individual reflection.

Target (e.g., golf, archery, bowling, shooting)

Tactical Problems
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Aiming at the target.

    • Choosing a target

    • Hand-eye coordination

    • St