Handball PE Success Criteria Pack (Skills, Tactics & Teamwork) KS2–KS3
This editable Handball PE Success Criteria pack uses a clear colour-tiered system (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Orange, Red) to assess pupils’ performance and progress across core handball skills, tactics and teamwork. Each slide includes a pupil-friendly lesson objective and success criteria from Red through to Platinum, so learners can clearly see what each level looks like and what they need to do to improve.
Passing (chest, bounce & overhead passes) – developing accurate, controlled passing to maintain possession
Catching (one-handed & two-handed) – improving secure catching under pressure and at speed
Dribbling – controlling the ball while moving and changing direction
Shooting (jump shot, set shot & underarm shot) – building power, accuracy and confidence in front of goal
Attacking Movement – creating space, timing runs and positioning in attack
Defensive Play & Blocking – marking opponents, intercepting passes and blocking shots
Fast Break & Counterattack – transitioning quickly from defence to attack with speed and smart passing
Goalkeeping – shot stopping, positioning and reflexes
Communication & Teamwork – working together effectively in attack and defence
Game Awareness & Tactical Thinking – reading the game and making smart decisions














