Physical Education

Content map

Key unit competency:

The learners will be able to perform technical skills of handball in game situations..

Learning objectives:

Knowledge and understanding
 Recognise different techniques of handball.
 Express the importance of playing handball.
 Identify different types of handball techniques.
 Label importance of handball for his/ her body in daily life.
 State the reasons to improve his performance in handball.

Skills
 Apply techniques to improve his performance in handball.
 Create their individual technique gestures while playing handball.
 Evaluate his/ her performance level in handball.
 Explain his/ her performance level in handball.
 Explain technical and tactical gestures to use in playing handball.
 Develop body coordination.

Attitudes and values:
 Show respect of instructions during the game.
 Appreciate the importance of cooperation and communication in term.
 Leadership.
 Self confidence.
 Enjoy in playing handball using technique gestures.

LESSON 1 :BASIC TECHNIQUES OF SERVING IN VOLLEYBALL

Lesson objective
By the end of the lessons the learners should be able to perform different techniques of handball
in attack.

Teaching methods:

 Demonstration
 Instruction
 Explanation
 Question and answer
 Practise

Learning materials:

 Playground

 Ball
 Whistle
 Cones
 Equipment
 Trees
 Goalpost

Lesson development:

Step 1 :
 Let the learners brainstorm on the different techniques of handball.
 Later ask one of the learners to lead other in warm up exercises lasting for 5 minutes. Exercising
in jogging jumping rolling boxing in the air.

Step 2 :
 Explaining to the learners that passing is one of the techniques in handball.
 Telling learners that passing the ball is done by throwing.
 Further guide learners to realize that through this method a ball is given out to the teammate.

Activity 8.1.1
– Asks learners that of which of the two skill of playing handball is passing?
– Throwing
– Receiving

Step 3:
Tell learners that the skill of passing (throwing) is usually practised together with catching (receiving)
 Demonstrate to the learners that in threes they can use the triangle formation as shown below.

Tell learners that the opponent, where A thrower B the receiver and C the opponent/ defender. Let the learners change roles so as to give chance for every player to practice the skills.
Another drill on passing
Let learners make five teams of ten. And also instruct them to make straight lines of 10 players.

Side number A│starts the drill by throwing to No.1, then Number 1 receives and throws to B.
Remind the learners that after throwing (passing) a player is free to go.
And finally the last player starts afresh after receiving it.

Assessment criteria
Setting the learner to make passes in various formations.
Let the learners have handball matches of fi ve minutes each in order to apply the learnt techniques
of handball.

Relaxation
Let the learners jog around the handball court and then stretch their muscles.

Final discussion
Guide the learners to discuss techniques of passing the ball during the game of handball.

LESSON 2: EXERCISES OF SHOOTING AND THROWING

Lesson objective
By the end of the lessons the learners should be able to throw the ball accurately and perform the
shooting technique

Teaching methods:
 Demonstration
 Practice
 Explanation
 Guided discovery

Learning materials:

 Playground
 Whistle
 Goalposts
 balls
 Cones
 Stopwatch

Lesson development:

Step 1 :
 Guide the learners to brainstorm on what they know about shooting and throwing.
 Explain to them that shooting and throwing.
 Explain to them that shooting is another basic attacking skill in the game of handball and its major aim is to score so as to win the game.
 Guide them to perform warm up exercises . This can be by jogging to and from a demarcated area and then stretching and strengthening the muscles.

Step 2 :
Through guided discovery, let learners mention the different handball techniques; dribbling straight,
shoulder pass, underarm pass, bounce pass, overhead pass among others.
 Further ask learners what is passing as a technique in handball.
 Let learners describe passing as a technique and as passing is an act of throwing the ball to the teammate or partner.
 Remind learners that passing is a skill of attacking in handball playing.
 It is for that reason that a number of drills should be practised individually, in pairs and as a team.
 Explaining to learners that while passing one has to be fast at making relevant decisions depending
on the situation.
 Emphasizing to the learners to think about the following question.
 What kind of opponent is he/she is facing.
 Is it better to pass or to move into free space round him/her. Movement should be made to the right or to the left.

Step 3
Demonstrate and encourage learners to practise the drills below so as to gain mastery of the passing technique in playing handball.
 Emphasise to the learners that it is a good idea to practise catching (passing) skills.
 The learners are given chance to build confidence as a result master the skill independently.
 With individual practice, instruct the learners to have a lot of space. This approach will enable learners to avoid knocking or stepping on one another.
Note
Be sure you watch every learner and give proper feedback.
 Ensure that you have enough balls for the learners
 Let the learners throw a relatively low ball up and catch it from a stationary position.
 Later increase the height of the ball but throwing it straight up.
 After mastering stationary catch, introduce jumping. Let the learners jump high to receive the ball thrown up.
 Later the learners should throw the ball ahead and move forward to catch it.

Final discussion
Learners will be instructed to practise the individual pair and group on passing as a technical skill
in handball.

Assessment activities
Learners will demonstrate the individual pair and group (fi le formation) passing, technical skill.

Relaxation
Let the learners chase one another in pairs in a controlled area. Then they stretch their muscles.

LESSON 3 :EXERCISES OF DRIBBLING AND BOUNCING

Lesson objective
By the end of the lessons the learners should be able to perform dribbling and bouncing skills in handball perfectly.

Teaching methods:

 Explanation
 Practical
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Guided discovery

Learning materials:

 Playground
 Whistle
 Stopwatch
 Ball
 Cones

Lesson Development:

Step 1 :
 Guide the learners to brainstorm on what they know about dribbling and bouncing the ball in the
game of handball.
 Add what they have not mentioned to their list.
 Guide them to perform warm up exercise perfectly. These may include walking around, jumping
up and down and finally stretching and strengthening their muscles.

Step 2 : Dribbling and bouncing
 Explaining to the learners that dribbling involves a player bouncing the ball repeatedly.
 Emphasising to the learners that dribbling is a skill of attack performed under the following circumstances;
– When there is one to pass the ball to.
– When the teammate is closely guarded
– When the player wants to draw the opponent(s) to himself/herself and later pass the ball to a free teammate.

The teaching points:
Demonstrating to the learners the steps to follow while performing Dribbling skill.
 Keep the ball to the side of the body.
 Keep it slightly in front of the body.
 Flex (bend) the knee to the body weight low.
 Keep the head up and eyes looking straight ahead
 The dribbling hand should be on top of the ball.

Step 3 : Dribbling drills
 Divide the class in teams of 5
 Let them have variations as they dribble in their groups.
1. Dribble and stay

Step 4: Game situation
 Conduct a handball game in groups 5 Vs 5.
 Switch every after 5 minutes.
 Those who are not on court, cheer up.

Assessment Criteria
Set exercises to the learners to perform the dribbling one at a time.

Relaxation
Let learners walk around the court and fi nally stretch their muscles.

Final discussion
Guide learners to discuss about dribbling and bouncing in handball.
How is dribbling helpful to the player of handball?

Shooting
Explaining to learners that shooting is another basic attacking skill in the game of handball. Its major aim is scoring so as to win the game.
 Emphasising to the learners that a player of handball requires the following:
 Good ball handling
 Be able to concentrate and accuracy.
 Being in position to dodge the goalkeeper.

Guiding learners that shooting has different types. And the main types include:
 Jump shot
 Dive shot

However there are other minor types of shooting. They include :
 Reverse shot( circle shot)
 Side shot
 Lob shot

Explaining to the learners the basic principle that applies in all hand ball shooting skills.
A clear ball throwing direction to be established before ball release.
 The player must make forward movement
 Deception and taking should be done before the ball is released.
 The ball is generally held behind the head with bent arm.
 Non shooting hand should be kept forward to prevent opponent from taking the ball.
 Wrist movement should be made.

Speed, force and agility are important
Accuracy and follow through are also important

Jump shot
Explaining to learners that jump shot involves the shooter jumping high and using the shoulder pass to release the ball towards the goal with the body leaning forward. Teaching players courage and how to become victorious.

 From a running position, a player jumps high.
 Eyes and body faces direction of the goalmouth.
 The ball is held high above the head using one hand.
 The body leans forward slightly and shooting is done using shoulder pass.
 The ball is released at the height of the jump.
 The wrist is shaped during the follow through towards the goal.

Activity 8.2.1
Telling learners use free time to exercise the jump shot as he/she runs up to where he/she is going to throw.

The dive shot
Explaining to the learners that Dive shot involves launching the whole body in to air while shooting the ball towards the goal.

Teaching points
 Demonstrating to learners the dive shot pass.
 The ball is held with the bent arm.
 From a running position the body leans completely towards the goal.
 Dive as you release the ball using a shoulder throw.
 Follow through with a quick wrist shape.
 Use hand to break the body’s forward momentum and fall.

Reverse shot
Explaining to learners that this shot is used when a player is unable to perform a normal shot facing a goal.

Teaching points
 Demonstrating the steps to follow while performing reverse shot.
 The players face opposite direction from the goalmouth, takes body to strong shooting side.
 Turning and quickly pivoting to the opposite (weak) side bending the knees and releasing the ball in the sidearm action.
 Bends the knee and release the ball in a sidearm action.
 The body weight and momentum is directed towards the goal.

Activity 8.1.3

Instruct learners to perform exercise on shooting skills without a goalkeeper.
Emphasise to learners to use jump shot which is easier for the beginners

Goalkeeper
 Explaining to the learners that Goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with any part of his/her
body when defending inside the goal area.
 Leaving the goal area without the ball and participate in the game in the play area.
 Moving with the ball inside the goal area without being subject to the restrictions applying to court players.
 Leaving the goal area with the ball and play it again in the play area if she /he has not managed
to control it.
 Learners should exercise the different skills as listed. Stride throw while failing, free bouncing,
using legs to stop the ball, using hand to catch or deviate the ball.

Assessment activities
Setting exercises and observe how learners perform technical skills of handball in game situation.

Final discussion
How different is a jump shot from drive shot?

LESSON 4 GOAL KEEPING

Lesson objective
By the end of the lessons the learners should be able to perform goalkeeping techniques perfectly.

Teaching methods:

 Explanation
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Description
 Instruction
 Practice

Learning materials:

 Playground
 Ball
 Whistles
 Cones
 Equipment
 Chasubles
 Trees
 Goalpost

Lesson Development:

Step 1 :
 Instructing learners to form 5 groups of tens.
 Letting learners to perform three minutes warm up exercise.

Explaining to learners that goalkeeping is an acty of preventing the opponent from scoring. This is done through intercepting shot at the goal.

Describe and demonstrate the relevant requirement a handball player is expected to know about
goalkeeping.

In order to protect the goalkeeper against harm or danger, he/ she is required to wear special
equipment like heavy pads and face mask.

A goalkeeper activities are separated from the game by the goal line.
Goalkeeping requires one who can make decisions, and determine the direction of throw.
Goalkeeping needs taking full responsibility and any action.
Goalkeeping needs full concentration and doing the best to follow the trainer’s training.
Goal requires a player who is courageous, brave, self control and self confidence.
Goalkeeping is the most important position in the handball game.
Explain to the learners that goal keeping requires both vigorous and regular exercises.
Goalkeeper once makes throw at close distance may experience painful situations.
For that reason, a goal keeper is expected to perform beyond his expectation. And in a way save.
No handball player is allowed in the goal area.
A goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with any part of his body while in the act of defence inside the goal area.
He is allowed to leave the goal area with out the ball and participate in the game in the playing area eave the goal area.
Move with the ball inside the goal area with out being subject to the restrictions applying to court players.
Leave the goal area with the ball and play it again in the playing area if she/he has not managed to control it.

Activity 8.2.4
Guide learners to use available materials from the environment and develop materials for future exhibition to show benefit of handball to the people in society.

Additional notes
Promoting mobility of people and exposers by the skilled handball players. A person who is identified as a skilled player will always get a chance to travel and in the long run tours new places. This could be in our different districts or from the international community.

Handball playing promotes unity and harmony, as people from different areas meet during competition they forge unity as a result.

Handball as a game is fun and also leisure to both players and spectators.
Playing Handball gives people a chance to control obesity
Engaging in different skills in form of practice gives an opportunity to burn carols.
The fats that would block the veins are opened giving way to easy fl ow of oxygenated blood.
Oxygenated blood is the blood with oxygen.
Skilled coaches and trainers as well as players are hired to play the game on competitive basis.
Emphasise to the learners that any body can be hired as long as he/she proves to be skilled.

Therefore, handball playing creates employment opportunities to many people from the society.
Let learners be told that as handball gains more popularity, business people also become happier.
This is true because business emerged on the side of selling sports equipment.

Assessment activities
Explain the roles of Goalkeeper in playing handball game.

Relaxation
Let the learners walk around the handball court two times then stretch their muscles.

Final Discussion
Guide the learners to discuss about the technical skills required to play handball.

General Assessment
Identify different types of passes in handball.
Why is it important to keep the head-up and eyes looking straight while dribbling?
Give the steps followed while performing the jump shot and dive shot.
How important is quick decision making skill to a goalkeeper?
Let the learners have handball matches of about five minutes each applying the learnt handball skills.

Unit summary
In this unit you learners have performed various techniques used in the game of handball such as;
passing, shooting, dribbling and goalkeeping among others.

Glossary
Technical : Skills need to perform something
Teammate : Players on the same team
Opponent : Players on the other team
Agility        : Ability to make quick reaction during an activity
Tactic         : Method used to do something