PHE - Grade 7 Strategy Unit Assessment

Please choose one of the games we played in this unit: handball, speed ball or tchoukball in order to explain the entire written test. 

• Use appropriate PHE vocabulary in context

• Review for clarity

• Do not disturb others. 

• Please be specific to that sport

• Understood

• I need some clarification regarding the task requirements

What is the goal of the game and what are some of the three most important rules?

Answer explanation

• The goal of the game could vary depending on the specific sport chosen (handball, speed ball, or tchoukball). For example, in handball, the goal is to score more goals than the opposing team. Important rules could include rules about ball handling, player positions, and scoring methods.

When on offence: When you are on offence, first and foremost your team should:

Answer explanation

• When on offence, the team should focus on ball movement, creating scoring opportunities, and maintaining possession.

When on offence: When you are on offence, and you do not have the ball, what are some good strategies to help your team?

Answer explanation

• Good strategies when off the ball include creating space for teammates, providing passing options, and positioning to receive a pass.

When on offence: How might you create space for yourself (get open in a better position) on the court/field when on offence?

Answer explanation

• Creating space on offence can be achieved by making quick movements, using fakes to deceive defenders, and coordinating with teammates to draw defenders away.

When on defence: Using defensive tactics (strategies), how might you position yourself when defending a player with the ball?

Answer explanation

• When defending a player with the ball, positioning yourself between the player and the goal, maintaining proper distance, and anticipating the player's moves are important defensive tactics.

When on defence: When defending a player or area that does not have the ball, what are some defensive tactics?

Answer explanation

• Defensive tactics when the player does not have the ball may include marking passing lanes, covering open spaces, and anticipating potential threats.

Debate over this sentence “When marking, give the opponent a bit more space if he/she has greater speed.” Do you agree or disagree, and why?

Answer explanation

• This statement can be debated based on strategic preferences. Agreeing could mean prioritizing containment over pressure to prevent the opponent from using their speed advantage. Disagreeing could suggest that close marking is necessary to prevent the opponent from exploiting the space.

What can you do when you see that the opponent you are marking is about to receive the ball? Please give two solutions (mark them as following Solution 1.____ Solution2._____)

Answer explanation

• Two solutions could include positioning yourself to intercept the pass before it reaches the opponent and applying pressure to the opponent to limit their options upon receiving the ball.

Provide three different strategies to complete a successful offensive attack when your team has one less player (disadvantage in defence).

Solution #1

Answer explanation

• Strategies could involve quick passing to create numerical advantages, utilizing fast breaks to catch the opponents off guard, and maintaining possession to control the tempo of the game.