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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: passing the ball using the inside of the foot increases accuracy.
- Move: placing our non kicking foot beside the ball whilst passing, will improve the accuracy of the pass.
- Think: passing with accuracy requires aiming at the target and concentrating on our technique.
- Connect: encouraging others and taking turns in the game promotes fairness.
- Feel: trying to score as many points as possible and counting the score accurately shows honesty.
Keywords
Pass - transferring the ball from one player to another
Aiming - the ability to use our bodies to direct an object towards a target
Accuracy - the ability to control where we kick an object
Common misconception
Pupils believe that they need to kick the ball as hard as possible to make a good pass, leading to a loss of control.
Emphasise the importance of accuracy over power and that pupils need to be able to kick the ball where they want it to go first.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Kicking (passing), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Kicking (passing), 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Ball skills: sending, receiving and dribbling unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
1 ball between 2 pupils, 30+ cones, 30+ tennis balls/ skittles
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
