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      Combine passing and moving to create shooting opportunities

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can combine passing, moving and shooting to create an attack which results in a shot on target.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: successful attacks require fast movement into space, creating options to receive the ball to pass or shoot.
      2. Move: shooting from a position close enough to the target will increase our chance of success.
      3. Think: knowing when we are in a good place to pass or shoot helps our team to keep possession and execute shots.
      4. Feel: creating shooting opportunities requires every team member to demonstrate the self-motivation to try their best.
      5. Connect: successful cooperating requires teams to work hard together and ensure everyone in the team is included.

      Keywords

      • Target - something you focus on and aim for to try to reach or hit

      • Shot - trying to score by sending the ball toward the goal or target

      • Attack - to move toward the other team's goal to try to score points

      Common misconception

      Pupils recieve the ball and automatically try to shoot, regardless of their position on the pitch/court.

      Remind pupils that their shots will not be successful if they don't give careful consideration to the position they are in before shooting.

      Teacher tip

      Vary the context that pupils apply their learning through. Move pupils through the planned tasks when they are ready.

      Equipment

      1 ball between 2, 50+ cones, bibs, skittles (optional)

      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.
      If we want to receive a pass, what can we do with our hands to show we are in a space and ready?

      clap them
      Correct answer: put them up
      hold them down

      Q2.
      Why is creating space an important tactic?

      Correct answer: to pass successfully
      to cooperate fully
      to stay still

      Q3.
      Why should you cooperate in teams when creating and applying tactics?

      Correct answer: so everyone understands
      so everyone shouts
      so everyone scores

      Q4.
      When we have control of the ball, what do we call this?

      having fun
      Correct answer: having possession
      defending

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we call the object or space we are aiming at when shooting in a game?

      the defender
      Correct answer: the target
      the block

      Q2.
      Where should the target be when shooting in a game?

      far away
      Correct answer: close
      behind defenders

      Q3.
      What could go wrong in a game if we shoot as soon as we receive the ball?

      we get tired
      Correct answer: we lose possession
      we can't defend

      Q4.
      What do we call working together as a team to create successful attacks?

      honesty
      Correct answer: cooperating
      shooting

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