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Physical Education Quiz - Game Tactics 1 (Questions)

Game tactics in KS2 PE help pupils attack, defend, and work as a team. Learn how smart passing, spacing, and quick decisions can improve performance in games.

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Fascinating Fact:

Passing is often quicker than dribbling because the ball can travel faster than a person. Short, accurate passes can help a team keep control.

In KS2 Physical Education, pupils learn simple game tactics that help them play better in team sports. This includes finding space, choosing when to pass or move, defending as a group, and communicating so everyone understands the plan during a game.

Key Terms

Tactic: A planned way of playing that helps a player or team succeed in a game.
Marking: Staying close to an opponent to make it harder for them to receive the ball or score.
Creating space: Moving into a safe area so a teammate can pass to you, or so your team has more room to play.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are game tactics in KS2 PE?

Game tactics in KS2 PE are simple plans and choices pupils use in games, such as passing, spreading out, defending, and communicating, to help their team play effectively.

How do children learn to attack and defend in team games?

Children learn to attack by moving into space, supporting the ball carrier, and choosing good passes. They learn to defend by marking, staying goal-side, and working together to block routes.

Why is teamwork important in PE games at primary school?

Teamwork is important because players need to share the ball, cover space, communicate, and support each other. This helps the team keep control and respond quickly during a game.

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Physical Education Quiz - Game Tactics 1 (Answers)

When playing football what is the word used to describe running while keeping the ball close by your feet?

[ ]	Dodging
[ ]	Drooling
[x]	Dribbling
[ ]	Trickling

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What is the name given to the action of trying to take the ball from your opponent during a football or hockey game?

[x]	Tackling
[ ]	Fielding
[ ]	Stealing
[ ]	Marking

Fielding is a term used in cricket

When you are trying to score a goal you are ....... ?

[ ]	Fighting
[x]	Attacking
[ ]	Cheating
[ ]	Defending

Attackers are sometimes called forwards

When you are trying to stop your opponents from scoring you are ....... ?

[ ]	Fighting
[ ]	Attacking
[ ]	Cheating
[x]	Defending

The main defender is the goalkeeper

When you are side-marking an opponent in netball where should you look?

[x]	Straight in front of you
[ ]	Behind you
[ ]	Down at the ground
[ ]	At the goals

A player uses their peripheral vision to see an opponent and the ball

When you are trying to get away from a marker you are ....... ?

[ ]	Defending
[ ]	Attacking
[x]	Dodging
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[ ]	The teacher
[ ]	Spectators
[x]	Opponents and a team mate to pass the ball to
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[x]	Landing foot
[ ]	Right foot
[ ]	Left foot
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