Passing and receiving using our hands
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can pass and receive the ball using the correct technique.
Key learning points
- Move: accurate chest passes require us to step into the pass, pushing the ball away from our body.
- Move: receiving a chest pass, requires hands to be ready, creating a target for a partner to aim at.
- Think: passing the ball accurately to a teammate enables us to keep possession.
- Feel: trying your best and wanting to improve shows self-motivation.
- Connect: showing fairness helps us to play by the rules and ensures that everyone can enjoy the game.
Keywords
Chest pass - a type of pass where we aim to send the ball to our partners chest
Accurate - the ability to control where we throw a ball
Target - an object you are aiming for
Common misconception
Some pupils struggle with over or under throwing the ball, throwing either too hard or too soft. In game situations, pupils often all gravitate towards the ball.
Encourage pupils to continue to use the correct technique and focus on following through towards their target. This will eliminate the need to throw harder or softer as the technique will support accuracy. Ensure pupils are using the whole space.
Teacher tip
Use pupils who have had more expereince and feel conifident to model the chest passing technique and allow the class to observe and feedback.
Equipment
1 ball between 2 pupils, 30+ cones.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does the team with possession have?
Q2.What’s the name for the player or person responsible for stopping the opposition scoring?
Q3.What can help you keep possession of the ball?
Q4.What can help you improve your performance?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you do with your hands when you’re ready to receive a chest pass?
Q2.What action demonstrates self-motivation?
Q3.What does passing accurately increase your chances of doing?
Q4.Which is most important for passing the ball accurately?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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