Pushing a ball using a racket/bat with control
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can push the ball with control using a racket to avoid defenders.
Key learning points
- Move: pushing a ball with the racket requires tapping the ball forwards, keeping close control while avoiding defenders.
- Think: if we get too close to the defenders, they may steal the ball.
- Feel: continuing to try hard, even when losing control of the ball and giving away possession, shows courage.
- Connect: gratitude helps us to play by the rules and support others to improve.
Keywords
Pushing - moving a ball with your racket
Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
Defender - the player or person responsible for stopping the opposition (attackers) from scoring
Common misconception
When introducing defenders, pupils often neglect technique and moving with close control.
Remind pupils to use gentle, small touches when moving with their ball.
Teacher tip
Pupils put their racket on their ball or their ball on their racket when putting it down to perform the star jumps which will stop balls rolling across the playing area. Model to the pupils how to steal a loose ball without tackling.
Equipment
1 ball per pupil, 1 racket per pupil, 30+ floor markers, bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why should you use gentle tapping when pushing the ball forward?
Q2.What word describes moving a ball along the floor with a racket?
Q3.Why is it important to concentrate when pushing a ball with a racket?
Q4.How can you show courage when taking part in an activity?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What’s the name for the player whose role it is to stop the opposition scoring?
Q2.What will help you avoid defenders when dribbling your ball?
Q3.What might a defender do if you get too close to them?
Q4.When you continue to try hard and don’t give up, what are you showing?
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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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