Dribbling to score a point using our hands
I can dribble and pass the ball accurately to help my team score points.
Dribbling to score a point using our hands
I can dribble and pass the ball accurately to help my team score points.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling the ball effectively requires you to look up and find space away from defenders.
- Move: passing the ball accurately to a teammate helps your team to keep possession of the ball.
- Think: when you have space, you dribble the ball and when you don't have space, you pass to a teammate.
- Feel: understanding your strengths and weaknesses can help you improve.
- Connect: working with others and sharing ideas builds teamwork and trust.
Keywords
Pass - transferring the ball from one player to another
Defender - the player or person responsible for preventing the opposition (attackers) from scoring
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Common misconception
When dribbling using their hands, pupils use the tips of their fingers or their palms to push the ball towards the floor.
Ensure pupils are using the flat part of their fingertips to push the ball towards the floor.
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Equipment
30+ cones, 1 ball per pupil, 30+ floor markers.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
