Dribbling and passing to maintain possession to create scoring opportunities
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my passing, receiving and dribbling skills to create successful scoring opportunities in a game situation.
Key learning points
- Move: accurate passing, receiving and dribbling are necessary to outwit an opponent creating scoring chances in games.
- Move: passing and dribbling the ball at speed helps create space in the attacking area to create more scoring chances.
- Think: good decision making helps us select when and where to pass or dribble in a game in order to create attacks.
- Feel: striving to improve our performance even when our team is struggling demonstrates self discipline and resilience.
- Connect: to create scoring opportunities we need to cooperate and communicate effectively with our team.
Keywords
Attack - trying to score points
Outwit - using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage over our opponents
Scoring - how a team or individual accumulates points to determine the winner of the match
Common misconception
Pupils think they can only dribble or pass and not effectively combine both, struggling to transition between the 2 actions.
Focus on the importance of both skills and how key decision making on when to use each action is vital.
Teacher tip
Consider using larger or softer balls for pupils that are struggling to keep control, to ensure they can still engage with the lesson.
Equipment
1 hockey stick per pupil, 1 suitable ball between 3, 30+ cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes not giving up?
Q2.What word describes the positive outcome of our teammate passing us the ball?
Q3.What makes 1 team win the match?
Q4.What can help your team create space?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When your team is attempting to score, what are they doing?
Q2.Which skill can help create more scoring opportunities for your team?
Q3.What type of passing and dribbling can increase the chances of creating space?
Q4.Which is most important for keeping possession of the ball?
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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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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