Passing, receiving and creating space in games
I can pass and move the ball accurately and create simple tactics for creating space and keeping possession.
Passing, receiving and creating space in games
I can pass and move the ball accurately and create simple tactics for creating space and keeping possession.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly at an angle to create space and putting our hands up shows we are ready to receive the pass.
- Think: knowing that moving quickly into space creates space, enables us to create tactics to keep possession.
- Think: making effective decisions during the game about where to pass and move enables our team to keep possession.
- Feel: ensuring everyone on the team is motivated and understands why we should try our best requires integrity.
- Connect: cooperating in teams and encouraging each other enables us to apply simple tactics to keep possession.
Keywords
Tactics - plans you create and use to try to win or succeed
Creating space - making room around you so you or your team can pass and move successfully
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Common misconception
Pupils think that once they have moved into a space, they can stay still and wait for the ball to come to them.
Pupils must be reminded to keep moving, creating angles for passes to the sides of their opposition. If they stand still, it makes it really easy for the defender to mark them.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Passing, receiving and creating space in games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Equipment
1 ball per group of 6 pupils , 30+ cones, bibs, bean bags
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
