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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can apply passing and moving skills to keep possession and create opportunities to score points.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: keeping possession of the ball requires us to move into space, creating an angle to receive a pass.
      2. Move: accurate passing requires our hips to face the target and follow through towards the target.
      3. Think: deciding when, where and why to pass and move will result in scoring opportunities.
      4. Feel: integrity enables us to work as hard as we possibly can and keep trying even if we aren't successful.
      5. Connect: working effectively as a team to keep possession and create scoring opportunities requires cooperation.

      Keywords

      • Passing - moving the ball from one player to another

      • Receiving - controlling the ball when it comes to you

      • Possession - the team in control of the ball

      Common misconception

      Pupils stand behind defenders when waiting to receive the ball. Pupils keep moving into space but don't look at the player with the ball to acknowledge they are ready to receive a pass.

      Encourage pupils to move to the side of the defender creating an angle for the pass. Support pupils to communicate (verbal and non verbal) when they are ready in a space.

      Teacher tip

      Have a range of balls availbale so you can challenge pupils to switch focus and context. Mix up the teams that pupils play in so pupils are challanged to collaborate with lots of different peers. Develop dodging skills and verbal/non verbal communication.

      Equipment

      1 ball per group of 6 pupils , 30+ cones, bibs, 1 hoop per group of 3, 6 beanbags per group of 3

      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.
      When our team loses possession in a game, what role do we switch to?

      Correct answer: defenders
      attackers
      umpire

      Q2.
      When possession changes, what should we do quickly?

      Relax.
      Correct answer: React.
      Stop.

      Q3.
      How often should we show integrity to try hard and apply maximum effort?

      when games begin
      sometimes
      Correct answer: always

      Q4.
      What word describes supporting our teammates?

      problem solving
      trust
      Correct answer: encouragement

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do you do when the ball comes to you and you take control of it?

      Correct answer: receive
      angle
      pause

      Q2.
      What should we do as we send the ball to our teammate’s target?

      Correct answer: Follow through.
      Freeze.
      Smile.

      Q3.
      Where could we tell a teammate to move to when they stand behind a defender to receive a pass?

      off the court
      Correct answer: to the side
      further back

      Q4.
      What should we do with our hips to direct the pass towards the target?

      Correct answer: Angle them.
      Shake them.
      Keep them still.

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