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Pushing a ball with a racket/bat

I can push the ball with control using a racket.

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Year 1

Pushing a ball with a racket/bat

I can push the ball with control using a racket.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: pushing the ball with a racket requires tapping the ball gently forwards, keeping the ball under close control.
  2. Think: concentration helps us to keep the ball under control when pushing a ball with a racket.
  3. Feel: thinking of your own ways of pushing the ball with the racket shows courage.
  4. Connect: sharing ideas and equipment, and working together alongside others develops a sense of gratitude.

Keywords

  • Pushing - moving a ball with a racket

  • Concentration - paying close attention to a given task

  • Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go

Common misconception

Pupils believe that hitting the ball hard is the best way to move and control it.

Encourage pupils to keep close contol of their ball by using soft touches to keep it close.


To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Pushing a ball with a racket/bat, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Use a range of different sized balls to challenge all pupils according to their prior ability. In cycle 3, shouting the colour as well as holding up the coloured cone may be an option to make the activity more inclusive.
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Equipment

1 ball per pupil, 1 racket per pupil, 30+ cones.

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 word describes an open area where there are no defenders?
dribbling
Correct answer: space
goal
Q2.
What is it called when you use your hands or feet to move with a ball?
Correct answer: dribbling
tackling
shooting
Q3.
What’s the name for the player whose main role is to try and tackle you?
attacker
Correct answer: defender
teammate
Q4.
Why is it important to play fairly and keep the correct score in a game?
to win
for accurate pushes
Correct answer: to be honest

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
How should you push the ball to keep it under control when moving forwards?
with hard touches
Correct answer: with gentle touches
with powerful taps
Q2.
What will help you move your ball where you want it to go?
hard pushes
watching the sky
Correct answer: pushing with control
Q3.
What can make other pupils feel happy?
Correct answer: sharing ideas
ignoring them
beating them
Q4.
When you are brave and try out new ideas, what are you showing?
happiness
Correct answer: courage
speed