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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can roll the ball accurately and also stop a ball that's been rolled towards me to prevent it travelling past me in a game.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: being on the balls of the feet and moving towards the ball with hands ready will enable us to stop a moving ball.
      2. Move: applying accurate rolling skills requires us to send the ball with control towards the target accurately.
      3. Think: concentration can help us to stop the ball which can prevent the opposition from scoring.
      4. Connect: working well and collaborating with others shows an understanding of fairness and empathy.
      5. Feel: playing honestly sets an example to others in the group on how to play by the rules.

      Keywords

      • Opposition - a person or team we are playing against in a game situation

      • Stopping - the method of preventing a moving ball from going past us

      • Concentration - paying close attention to a given task

      Common misconception

      In this lesson, pupils may believe they can stop the ball with any part of their body.

      Encourage pupils to use their hands to stop the ball rolling.

      Teacher tip

      Use a selection of different sized balls to ensure all pupils are challenged accordingly.

      Equipment

      1 ball between 2 pupils, 60+ cones

      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.
      What word describes preventing a rolling ball going past you?

      aiming
      accuracy
      Correct answer: stopping

      Q2.
      Where should you look when rolling a ball towards a target?

      to the side
      Correct answer: at the target
      to the sky

      Q3.
      What are you doing when you use your body to direct an object towards a target?

      Correct answer: aiming
      running
      blocking

      Q4.
      What can help you roll the ball accurately?

      rolling hard
      closing your eyes
      Correct answer: good concentration

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Where should you be looking when the ball is rolling towards you?

      at your teammate
      Correct answer: at the ball
      to the sky

      Q2.
      What word describes a person or team you are playing against?

      player
      teammate
      Correct answer: opposition

      Q3.
      Where should you attempt to move to, so you're positioned ready to receive the ball with your hands?

      Correct answer: behind the ball
      behind your opponent
      far away

      Q4.
      What can you do to be a role model to other pupils?

      Correct answer: play with honesty
      trick your opponent
      stop listening

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