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Lesson details

Learning outcome

I can roll the ball in different directions with accuracy towards a target.

Key learning points

  1. Move: rolling the ball accurately requires us to look at the target we are aiming for.
  2. Move: rolling the ball with accuracy requires stepping forwards with the opposite leg to the arm which you throw with.
  3. Think: rolling the ball accurately requires concentration so that we are more likely to hit the target.
  4. Connect: applying a strong understanding of fairness helps us play by the rules and ensures everyone can enjoy the game.
  5. Feel: playing honestly shows a commitment to trying your best and wanting to improve.

Keywords

  • Rolling - sending a ball towards a target with your hands

  • Aiming - the ability to use our bodies to direct an object towards a target

  • Accuracy - the ability to control where we throw or roll an object

Common misconception

Pupils ignore the importance of their body position when rolling the ball.

Ensure pupils understand that aligning their body with the target, especially their feet and shoulders, will help increase their rolling accuracy.

Teacher tip

Provide pupils with different sized balls so they can explore the different ways they roll.

Equipment

1 ball between 2 pupils, 30+ cones, 30+ beanbags

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
(Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

4 Questions

Q1.
Passing the ball with which part of your feet will increase your accuracy?

toes
Correct answer: inside
heel

Q2.
What does playing by the rules in a game demonstrate?

Correct answer: honesty
skill
close control

Q3.
Where should your non kicking foot be when passing the ball?

under the ball
on the ball
Correct answer: beside the ball

Q4.
When you pass the ball with accuracy, where does it go?

Correct answer: Where you aim
to your opponent
off the pitch

4 Questions

Q1.
What do we call sending the ball along the floor towards a target, using your hands?

kicking
Correct answer: rolling
stopping

Q2.
What are you doing when you use your bodies to direct the ball towards a target?

Correct answer: aiming
defending
running

Q3.
Where should your body face when rolling towards a target?

to the side
Correct answer: towards the target
anywhere

Q4.
What can playing by the rules and with fairness do for other pupils when playing a game?

they win
they lose
Correct answer: more enjoyment

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