Ball control in your hand and at your feet
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can move with the ball and evade defenders.
Key learning points
- Move: controlling the ball in hand is done by using the fingertips to cushion the ball.
- Move: controlling the ball at the feet is done by using small taps with the inside and outside of your foot.
- Think: looking up helps you to understand which space is best to move into and where to move to avoid defenders.
- Feel: confidence is built by repeating different movements with the ball.
- Connect: working together will mean that there are more options for the ball carrier.
Keywords
Pivot - a movement where a player keeps one foot in contact with the floor
Evade - the act of escaping from an opponent
Ball carrier - the player who is in possession of the ball
Common misconception
Lack of cushioning with hand or foot to keep close touch control and eyes always down to look at the ball.
By using kinaesthetic awareness (touch) and peripheral vision you can control the ball better with a light touch and keep your eyes up to look for space, teammates and defenders.
Teacher tip
This lesson is focused on broad concepts/principles that transfer across many sports. It is intentionally a revisit of prior learning that should have taken place in key stage 2 games but there will have been significant differences between the quality of experience and opportunities.
Equipment
1 football per pupil; a variety of basketballs, handballs, netballs and rugby balls; cones or floor markers; bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should we dribble the ball in a game?
Q2.Which of the following is typically the best option if a teammate is unmarked and closer to goal than you?
Q3.If a defender is in front of you, what can you do as you dribble the ball?
Q4.Which skill should you use to let a teammate know that a defender is close?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we need to use when controlling the ball whilst dribbling with our hands?
Q2.How do you build up your confidence controlling the ball with your hands/feet?
Q3.Which skills are we using when we are dodging to avoid the defenders?
Q4.What should you do to help notice where you can find space, teammates and opposition?
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