Dribbling with hands
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can dribble the ball using my hands whilst moving into space.
Key learning points
- Move: pushing the ball down to the ground using our fingers, enables us to bounce and dribble the ball.
- Move: dribbling the ball into space and keeping the ball close requires control.
- Think: dribbling the ball with control into space helps to keep the ball away from the defenders
- Feel: accurately keeping track of our score requires honesty.
- Connect: playing by the rules promotes fairness.
Keywords
Dribble - using our hands or feet to move with the ball keeping it under control
Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
Space - an open area where it is safe and there are no defenders
Common misconception
When using their fingertips to bounce the ball, pupils use the ends of their fingers.
Ensure that pupils understand that using the fingertips refers to the flat part at the top of their fingers.
Teacher tip
Use balls that are different sizes and textures. Allow pupils opportunities to explore different bouncing techniques before explaining the best technique.
Equipment
1 ball per pupil, 20+ cones, 30+ floor markers, chalk marker
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which way of moving is the quickest?
Q2.What is the name of the player who tries to stop or tackle you in a game?
Q3.What is it called when you push a ball to the ground and it comes back to you?
Q4.How can you show honesty when playing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do you call an open area where there are no defenders?
Q2.What are you doing when you bounce the ball and move with it?
Q3.How can you stop defenders getting your ball?
Q4.What part of your hand is best for bouncing the ball with control?
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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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