Dribbling to attack and create space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can dribble the ball into space, keeping possession in order to create an attack.
Key learning points
- Move: to keep possession and attack we must turn and dribble away from the opposition and into the space in front of us.
- Think: effective decisions during the game helps our team to create attacking chances.
- Feel: self-discipline enables us to stay focused and calm in the game, even if we aren't finding success.
- Connect: communicating as a team is essential in deciding when and where to dribble in order to create an attack.
Keywords
Dribbling - moving the ball with your feet or hands while keeping control of it
Attack - to move toward the other team's goal to try to score points
Turn - changing direction whilst dribbling
Common misconception
Pupils turn without checking if there was actually space to turn into first. Pupils also turn when there is no need to.
Remind pupils to check for the space before they turn. Explain that we turn when we need to change direction to move away from a defender.
Teacher tip
Move pupils on through the planned activities when they are ready. Decrease the number of defenders if pupils are struggling to find success when dribbling.
Equipment
1 ball per pupil (ball depends on the context), 30+ cones, bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When you dribble keeping the ball close without losing possession, what do you use?
Q2.Why should you dribble the ball into space?
Q3.When you never give up and continue to develop your dribbling skills, you are showing ...
Q4.What decision will help when dribbling the ball?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What skill can we use to change direction when dribbling?
Q2.What is the purpose of using your dribbling skills in a game?
Q3.What skill helps you as a team to know when and where to dribble in order to create an attack?
Q4.When dribbling, what do you need to look for before turning?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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