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Invasion Games – Vocabulary List
EYFS
Send
Receive
Bounce
Dribble
Dodge/Evade
Defence
Communication
Teamwork
Rules
Feelings
Behaviour
Safety
Control
Space (limited)
Confidence
Attack
KS1
Strategies
Attack
Width
Speed
Send/pass
Move
Space
Decisively
Deceptively
Positively
Receive
Shield
Retain
Progress
Possession
Defence
Close down (space)
Quickly
Turn body
See attacker & ball
Think ahead
Intercept (pass)
Dispossess (receiver)
Communication
Teamwork
Rules
Acceptance
Feelings
LKS2
Attacking
Receive
Shield
Dribble
Hands
Feet
Control
Dodge/Evade
Turn
Deceive
Feint
‘Give the eyes’
Dummy
Pass
Move
Find space
Defending
Protect space
Close down
Quickly
Sideways-on (position)
Jockey
Eye on ball (not feet)
Channel
Clear danger (near goal)
Communication
Roles
Effective
Listening
Actions
Coordinating
Positions (team)
Sporting values
UKS2
Attacking
Dribbling skills (variety)
Good technique
Shooting
Hands & feet
Keep eye on ball
Get wide (to receive)
Sideways-on (position)
Whole-pitch view
Create space (for teammates)
Make runs
Diagonal/crossing
Confuse (defenders)
Overlap
Underlap
Overload
Utilise free/extra players
Mobile
Fluid
Not rigid (positionally)
Recognise
When to attack
Penetrate
Take more risk
When not to attack
Retain/build
Possession
Safely
Patiently
Nobody free forwards
Go backwards
“Start again” (an attack)
Defending
Be alert
One eye on ball
One eye on opponent
Close down (space)
Quickly
Defend as a unit
Compact (space)
Strategies
Cope with underload
Maintain good shape
Discipline
1v1
Player-to-player
Track an opponent
Zonal marking
Pass attacker(s) on
Low press
Goalkeeping
Come off line
Narrow the angle
Stay focused
Be prepared to move
Act as additional defender
Sweeper keeper
Distribution
Work against (defence)
Work alongside (attack)
Communication
Effective
Listening
Leadership skills
Coordinate
Team
Positions
Roles
Responsibilities
Actions
Tactical awareness
Sporting values