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- Year 1
Rolling (sending) and stopping skills to win a game
I can send the ball to try and score, and I can stop the ball to prevent a goal from being scored.
- Year 1
Rolling (sending) and stopping skills to win a game
I can send the ball to try and score, and I can stop the ball to prevent a goal from being scored.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 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 year 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.
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Equipment
1 ball between 2, 1 beanbag per pupil, 3 cones per pupil.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
