Kicking and catching
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can execute a variety of kicks and catch with confidence.
Key learning points
- Move: a punt kick involves striking the ball with the instep to ensure accuracy.
- Move: tracking the ball early and cushioning the ball ensures it can be passed quickly after catching.
- Think: accurate kicking allows you to move the ball, create scoring opportunities and switch play quickly.
- Feel: utilising a variety of foot and hand eye coordination requires confidence in those skills.
- Connect: supporting and encouraging your teammates when they make mistakes is important when playing competitive games.
Keywords
Punt kick - the most common foot passing technique by dropping the ball onto the foot to kick before it hits the ground
Possession - a player or team has control of the ball, allowing them to pass, solo, hand pass or shoot
Tracking - watch, follow and anticipate the movement of the ball as it travels through the air
Common misconception
Kicks may lack the necessary power or accuracy, or they might often miss their target. High catches can be intimidating and pupils may mistime their jump.
Focus on good technique before increasing distance or adding movements to kicks. When performing a high catch, track the ball early and use the jumping technique to meet the ball when it is at its highest point.
Teacher tip
You do not need to teach all of the skills in these lesson guides. You may choose to focus on the more basic skills to allow pupils to get used to playing a brand new game. Build up steadily to embed good technique and confidence.
Equipment
1 ball per pair, approx 50 cones of various colours or markers for goals, bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which pass is most effective when passing over a longer distance in Gaelic football?
Q2.What skill are you showing when calling for a pass?
Q3.Which of the following passes is best over a short distance?
Q4.Which part of the hand strikes the ball when making a hand pass?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following passes involves using your instep to make contact with the ball?
Q2.What should you always do to help ensure your catching skills are excellent?
Q3.Which of the following would be most appropriate if you wanted to pass to a teammate over a short distance?
Q4.Which pass would you use when you want to pass the ball with your hand over a longer distance?
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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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