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Combine dribbling, passing and receiving with our hands

I can decide when to pass and when to dribble the ball in a game situation with my hands.

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Year 2

Combine dribbling, passing and receiving with our hands

I can decide when to pass and when to dribble the ball in a game situation with my hands.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: passing the ball with accuracy increases your chance of scoring.
  2. Move: changing speed and direction with accuracy when dribbling enables you to keep possession of the ball.
  3. Think: making the correct decision as to when to pass and when to dribble increases your chances of keeping possession.
  4. Feel: following the rules by going back to the start after being tagged shows you are being honest.
  5. Connect: playing fairly and consistently throughout a game demonstrates an understanding of the importance of fairness.

Keywords

  • Accuracy - the ability to control where we throw or dribble a ball

  • Possession - the team in control of the ball

  • Decision - making up your mind and choosing one thing out of different options

Common misconception

Some pupils neglect the value of, and need for teamwork, opting to try and dribble the ball each time they receive it.

Encourage pupils to make the correct decisions as when to pass and when to dribble. Also ensure to implement rules where all pupils must touch the ball before scoring.


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Teacher tip

Equipment

1 ball per pupil, 30+ cones, bibs, 30+ floor markers.

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 is the result when you score in a game situation?

you win
you lose
Correct answer: you win points

Q2.
What is a net or area called where you score points?

Correct answer: a goal
point place
shot zone

Q3.
What can be a negative outcome of dribbling the ball too close to a defender?

scoring a point
Correct answer: losing possession
keeping control

Q4.
How can you show integrity when a defender takes your ball?

shout at them
Correct answer: respect them
give up

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What can changing the speed and direction of your dribbling help you to do?

Correct answer: avoid defenders
pass accurately
lose possession

Q2.
What word describes the ability to control where we throw a ball so it goes where we aim it?

Correct Answer: accuracy, accurate

Q3.
What can increase your chance of keeping possession of the ball?

dribbling towards defenders
Correct answer: good teamwork
inaccurate passing

Q4.
When you play with integrity and follow the rules of a game, what are you demonstrating?

accuracy
motivation
Correct answer: honesty