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Ball control in your hand and at your feet

I can move with the ball and evade defenders.

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Year 7

Ball control in your hand and at your feet

I can move with the ball and evade defenders.

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Lesson details

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 understand which space is best to move into and where to move to avoid defenders.
  4. Feel: confidence is built by repeating different movements with the ball.
  5. 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.


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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.
Teacher tip

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

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Where should we dribble the ball in a game?

Correct answer: into space
at other players
towards own goal

Q2.
Which of the following is typically the best option if a teammate is unmarked and closer to goal than you?

dribble into space
Correct answer: pass then move
dribble at defenders

Q3.
If a defender is in front of you, what can you do as you dribble the ball?

Correct answer: change direction
stand still
jump with the ball

Q4.
Which skill should you use to let a teammate know that a defender is close?

Correct answer: communication
reflection
empathy

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What do we need to use when controlling the ball whilst dribbling with our hands?

Correct answer: fingertip control
a firm wrist
a stationary forearm

Q2.
How do you build up your confidence controlling the ball with your hands/feet?

you can’t
Correct answer: repetition
watching sport

Q3.
Which skills are we using when we are dodging to avoid the defenders?

invasion
coordination
Correct answer: evasion

Q4.
What should you do to help notice where you can find space, teammates and opposition?

look down
Correct answer: look up
ask your captain