Pushing a ball with a racket/bat
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can push the ball with control using a racket.
Key learning points
- Move: pushing the ball with a racket requires tapping the ball gently forwards, keeping the ball under close control.
- Think: concentration helps us to keep the ball under control when pushing a ball with a racket.
- Feel: thinking of your own ways of pushing the ball with the racket shows courage.
- 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.
Teacher tip
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.
Equipment
1 ball per pupil, 1 racket per pupil, 30+ cones.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes an open area where there are no defenders?
Q2.What is it called when you use your hands or feet to move with a ball?
Q3.What’s the name for the player whose main role is to try and tackle you?
Q4.Why is it important to play fairly and keep the correct score in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should you push the ball to keep it under control when moving forwards?
Q2.What will help you move your ball where you want it to go?
Q3.What can make other pupils feel happy?
Q4.When you are brave and try out new ideas, what are you showing?
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To help you plan your 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.
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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