Dribbling and keeping possession using our hands
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can dribble the ball with my hands whilst moving and maintain control.
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling the ball at waist height and keeping it close enables us to dribble with control, away from defenders.
- Move: using the correct dribbling technique (knees bent, fingertips, head up) helps keep control of the ball.
- Think: dribbling the ball too close to defenders could result in us losing possession.
- Feel: keeping score accurately and counting your points carefully promotes honesty.
- Connect: playing by the rules promotes fairness and demonstrates being a good role model.
Keywords
Dribbling - using your hands or feet to move with the ball keeping it under control
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
Common misconception
When bouncing a ball to dribble with it, pupils slap the ball down with their palms, focusing on power. Pupils dribble with their head down.
Ensure pupils are pushing the ball down with control, using the flat part of their fingertips. Encourage pupils to keep their heads up whilst dribbling to ensure they can see space, don't bump into others and develops their peripheral view.
Teacher tip
At this age, using a size 4 ball is more suitable for pupil's smaller hands and developing skills.
Equipment
1 ball per pupil, 30+ cones, 30+ floor markers.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes using your hands or feet to move a ball?
Q2.Where do you need to push the ball towards to dribble it with your hands?
Q3.What word describes when you keep the ball close whilst dribbling?
Q4.How can you promote fairness in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When dribbling, which part of your hands should you use to bounce the ball?
Q2.How can you promote honesty when playing a game?
Q3.What’s the best height to bounce the ball at when trying to dribble with control and avoid defenders?
Q4.What could dribbling the ball too close to defenders result in?
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