Rolling (sending) and stopping skills to win a game
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can send the ball to try and score, and I can stop the ball to prevent a goal from being scored.
Key learning points
- Move: stepping in and extending our rolling arm when releasing the ball along the floor increases the chance of scoring.
- Move: stopping the ball and defending a target by moving your body behind the ball helps prevent a goal being scored.
- Think: sending and stopping the ball accurately will reduce the number of mistakes you make and help you to win a game.
- Connect: playing fairly and consistently throughout the game demonstrates an understanding of fairness.
- Feel: counting the scores accurately and supporting teammates to understand how to keep the score demonstrates honesty.
Keywords
Rolling - pushing the ball with our hands towards a target
Scoring - winning points in a game situation
Defending - being responsible for preventing the opposition (attackers) from scoring
Common misconception
In competitive situations, pupils can struggle to apply the correct technique to their actions. Pupils struggle to follow the rules of a game when trying to win.
Encourage pupils to focus on applying the correct technique when rolling and stopping the ball. Ensure pupils follow the rules and understand the importance of playing with honesty.
Teacher tip
When putting pupils into teams, think about the best combinations that will encourage teamwork. This may be mixed ability teams or ability teams, depending on the individual pupils.
Equipment
1 ball between 2, 1 beanbag per pupil, 3 cones per pupil.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes taking hold of something that is thrown?
Q2.What can increase your ball catching success?
Q3.What does understanding how to keep an accurate score demonstrate?
Q4.What is a benefit of working well with others?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes winning points in a game situation?
Q2.How is 1 team the winner over another team in a game?
Q3.How can you stop the opposition from scoring points?
Q4.How can you play a game with honesty?
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Rolling (sending) and stopping skills to win a game, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Rolling (sending) and stopping skills to win a game, 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.
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