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Passing and receiving in games
I can pass and receive the ball accurately to keep possession of the ball.
Lesson 1 of 6
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Passing and receiving in games
I can pass and receive the ball accurately to keep possession of the ball.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: a chest pass requires pushing the ball with both hands, step into the pass and follow through extending arms.
- Move: when receiving the ball, track it with your eyes as the ball leaves your teammates hands getting your hands ready.
- Think: to keep possession of the ball, it is important to pass and receive accurately in space away from defenders.
- Feel: even when we make a mistake, being determined to improve our chest passing inspires others and shows integrity.
- Connect: it is important to respect our partners and work together to improve our throwing accuracy.
Keywords
Pass - transferring the ball from one player to another
Receive - when we gain possession of the ball from our teammate
Target - an object you are aiming for
Common misconception
Pupils panic when receiving the ball and throw it away quickly, especially if there is a defender close to them.
Explain that this may result in losing possession and that players have 4 seconds before they have to pass. Encourage pupils to use this time to choose the most suitable pass.
Remind pupils that both passing and receiving the ball are equally important to ensuring a successful pass. Adding defenders is a useful adaptation, but only necessary if pupils are ready. If the explanation is chunked into 2 parts, this can be delivered during the practice task when appropriate.
Teacher tip
Equipment
1 netball between 2 pupils, 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Prior knowledge starter quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.What does it mean to pass a ball?
What does it mean to pass a ball?
catch it
intercept it
Q2.Which sport involves passing to a teammate?
Which sport involves passing to a teammate?
golf
tennis
Q3.How can we inspire others to improve?
How can we inspire others to improve?
shouting
being funny
Q4.Which is an invasion game?
Which is an invasion game?
tennis
cricket
Assessment exit quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.Where should your hands be to show your teammate you are ready to receive the ball?
Where should your hands be to show your teammate you are ready to receive the ball?
above your head
by your side
Q2.How can we help teammates improve their throwing accuracy?
How can we help teammates improve their throwing accuracy?
shout at them
ignore them
Q3.When chest passing, where should your fingers point towards when you push the ball?
When chest passing, where should your fingers point towards when you push the ball?
Q4.How can you inspire others if you make a mistake when passing?
How can you inspire others if you make a mistake when passing?
stop passing
get frustrated