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      Accuracy: can you kick and roll a ball accurately towards a target?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can kick and roll accurately to score points and beat an opponent.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: kicking using the correct technique requires accuracy and control.
      2. Move: rolling accurately requires using the correct technique, helping us to score points.
      3. Think: knowing where to aim in order to beat an opponent requires concentration.
      4. Feel: self-belief helps us to focus and try our best, even if our opponent is winning.
      5. Connect: following the instructions of a game and playing by the rules shows fairness.

      Keywords

      • Accuracy - how close you get to the target when you throw or aim

      • Kick - striking or propelling a ball or another object with the foot

      • Roll - when a ball moves by turning over and over along the ground

      Common misconception

      You don't have to play by the rules of the game if you are playing by yourself.

      Even if you are playing by yourself, you should play by the rules of the game to show fairness.

      Equipment

      A timer, an object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks and 5 targets (per person) - which could be soft toys, shoes or books

      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).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we call someone you play against or someone you try and beat?

      a partner
      a teammate
      Correct answer: an opponent

      Q2.
      Which is an example of playing with honesty?

      taking extra turns
      giving yourself extra points
      Correct answer: saying the correct score after every point

      Q3.
      Where should your eyes be looking when using an underarm throw?

      to the ceiling
      Correct answer: at the target
      at your feet

      Q4.
      What does resilience mean?

      giving up quickly
      Correct answer: not giving up
      moving quicker

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      When playing a game, how can you show self-belief?

      give up if you are losing
      Correct answer: try your best even if you are not winning
      add extra points if you are not winning

      Q2.
      Where should your arm finish after rolling the ball?

      pointing to the ceiling
      pointing to the floor
      Correct answer: pointing to the target

      Q3.
      How can you show fairness?

      take extra turns
      add extra points to your score
      Correct answer: score accurately

      Q4.
      Where should your kicking leg finish after kicking a ball?

      facing the ceiling
      Correct answer: facing the target
      always to the right

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