competence and finesse in carrying out an action

to keep possession of the ball by using appropriate force, timing and body position so you can move, change direction or perform a skill without losing the ball

moving with the ball while keeping it close and under control with hands or feet

Controlling a ball in different ways

British English CC

Creating a competitive game

Warm up A hands

Warm up B feet

Games: can you create a competitive game aiming to control a ball?

Physical education

Games: can you dribble a ball with precision using your hands and feet?

This unit offers opportunities to design games requiring ball control and tactical skill to achieve personal bests in complex tasks. Pupils will think creatively to adapt games to their environment and equipment, while challenging others to reach their own personal bests.

Remote learning: designing competitive games

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Which answer is not a way to control a ball?

What is the best way to control the ball when dribbling?

Which is an example of a target game that you could base your own game on?

When overcoming challenges, what do you need to show in order to build confidence?

How could you increase the height of a dribble when using your hands?

When dribbling with the ball at your feet, how would varying the angle of your foot affect the ball?

When dribbling, what can you do to make sure you do not bump into anything?

the size and location of the playing area

When creating your own competitive game, what do you need to consider so everyone is safe?

Games: can you create a competitive game aiming to control a ball?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance