- Year 9
Ways to move with the ball and basic skills
I can move with the ball using soloing and hand passes to maintain possession.
- Year 9
Ways to move with the ball and basic skills
I can move with the ball using soloing and hand passes to maintain possession.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: the ball is dropped onto the instep (laces) of foot and volleyed back into hands whilst on the move.
- Move: you can use an open hand pass over a short distance or fist pass to pass accurately over longer distances.
- Think: you can carry the ball for four steps before either bouncing, soloing (drop kicking it back to hands) or passing.
- Feel: it is enjoyable to transfer skills and learn new techniques in an unfamiliar game.
- Connect: communicating with each other will increase success when playing small sided games.
Keywords
Soloing/toe tap - after 4 steps, a player has a choice between bouncing, performing a solo/toe tap or playing the ball away
Hand pass - supporting the ball with one hand and striking it with the open palm of the free hand to pass over a short distance
Fist pass - supporting the ball with one hand and striking it with the closed fist of the free hand
Common misconception
When soloing the ball, pupils don't flick their toe upwards causing the ball to travel in front of them. When passing, pupils throw the ball, forgetting the correct open or closed hand passing action.
When the foot impacts the ball, flick your toes up so the ball travels back into the hands. Pupils should spend a lot of time repeating their hand passing skills to avoid throwing the ball when under pressure.
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Equipment
1 ball per pupil, approx 50 cones of various colours, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
