Dribbling and sending with hands
I can dribble the ball and pass to my partner with control
Dribbling and sending with hands
I can dribble the ball and pass to my partner with control
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: looking up while dribbling the ball, enables us to look for space and avoid defenders.
- Move: passing the ball using our hands and pushing the ball towards our teammate, helps keep possession of the ball.
- Think: dribbling and passing are both ways of keeping the ball away from a defender, which helps us to keep possession.
- Feel: stopping to pass the ball when others tag you in a game shows honesty.
- Connect: playing by the rules of the game demonstrates fairness.
Keywords
Dribbling - using our hands or feet to move with the ball keeping it under control
Pass - giving the ball from one player to another
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Common misconception
Pupils throw the ball focusing on throwing it hard and high, instead of passing with accuracy.
Ensure pupils understand that a pass requires control and accuracy.
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Equipment
1 ball per pupil, 30+ cones, 30+ floor markers, chalk markers
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
