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      Games: can you dribble a ball with your hands and your feet?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can dribble a ball with my hands and my feet with control.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: controlling the ball in hand is done by using the fingertips to cushion the ball.
      2. Move: controlling the ball at the feet is done by using small taps with the inside and outside of your foot.
      3. Think: looking up helps you to develop kinaesthetic awareness to maintain ball control whilst scanning the environment.
      4. Feel: confidence is built by repeating different movements with the ball.
      5. Connect: playing fairly and by all the rules helps everyone enjoy the game and shows respect.

      Keywords

      • Kinaesthesis - the body's awareness of movement and position

      • Dribbling - moving with the ball while keeping it close and under control with hands or feet

      • Coordination - using different body parts at the same time, smoothly and with control

      Common misconception

      When dribbling the ball, your head should look at it.

      When dribbling, your head should look up to develop kinaesthetic awareness and maintain ball control, without bumping into anything in the working area/environment.

      Equipment

      A ball that bounces, a timer, 2 pieces of string or alternate to make a narrow channel, and optional own equipment to make your own target game.

      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).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which would not be a good implement to hit a ball?

      a book
      a pan
      Correct answer: a banana

      Q2.
      Which answer describes the ability to use different body parts at the same time, smoothly and with control?

      agility
      Correct answer: coordination
      balance

      Q3.
      What do you achieve by trying to beat your personal best score?

      Correct answer: motivation
      fairness
      power

      Q4.
      How could you make a challenge harder?

      use an implement with a bigger surface area
      use a softer ball
      Correct answer: use your non-dominant hand

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What does kinaesthesis mean?

      the speed you can move your limbs
      using different body parts at the same time, smoothly and with control
      Correct answer: the body's awareness of movement and position

      Q2.
      Where should your head be looking when dribbling the ball with either your hands or feet?

      at the floor
      at the ball
      Correct answer: up at your surroundings

      Q3.
      How can you increase your confidence when dribbling with your non-dominant hand?

      Correct answer: practise and repeat the movements with the ball
      you can't, so only dribble with your dominant hand
      move quicker so less chance of making a mistake

      Q4.
      When dribbling with your feet, which is the best way to control the ball to prevent it from going out of the area?

      move quicker
      Correct answer: perform a Cruyff turn
      kick it hard in another direction

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