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Lesson 8 of 12
  • Year 2

Skipping and jumping in games

I can apply the correct technique for skipping and other jumps when playing in a competitive game.

Lesson 8 of 12
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  • Year 2

Skipping and jumping in games

I can apply the correct technique for skipping and other jumps when playing in a competitive game.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: effective skipping technique requires a smooth step-hop action on our toes, whilst keeping our head up.
  2. Move: using the correct technique for a variety of jumps will help us be successful and score points in games.
  3. Think: concentrating on using the correct technique for skipping and other jumps increases the distance we can travel.
  4. Feel: striving to improve our technique for skipping and other jumps will lead to success and shows self-belief.
  5. Connect: collaborating in teams and with the opposition shows that you are playing fairly and can increase success.

Keywords

  • Skipping - a combination of a long step and a hop, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce

  • Technique - the method we use to perform a task

  • Success - doing something well or reaching a goal you wanted to achieve

Common misconception

Some pupils may think that jumping can only be performed in one way for one purpose. For example, a half turn jump is used in gymnastics only.

There are lots of different jumping techniques which can be used in lots of different circumstances. Selecting the most appropriate jumping technique in a game can help you to be successful.


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Encouraging pupils to discuss their chosen techniques and to watch others as they perform different jumps will help them to make appropriate decisions about the techniques they use for different purposes.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Dice, 15+ hoops, 30+ cones, 10+ skipping ropes, 12 floor markers

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these actions can help you in games where you need to travel?

Correct answer: jumping
stretching
twisting

Q2.
Which of these words describes a game where different teams are trying to win?

controlled
coordinated
Correct answer: competitive

Q3.
Which direction would you swing your arms if you wanted to jump high?

backward
side to side
Correct answer: upward

Q4.
Which of these skills helps when you are learning and improving technique?

Correct answer: concentration
catching
kicking

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these jumps takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot?

leap
Correct answer: hop
skip

Q2.
Which body parts will help you change direction when skipping?

hands and wrists
ears and mouth
Correct answer: shoulders and hips

Q3.
Which of these words means the style or method you have used?

Correct answer: technique
technical
tectonic

Q4.
Which of these options might help your team to be more successful?

breaking the rules
working silently
Correct answer: working in collaboration