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Year 7

Getting into position and scoring

I can get into range and shoot with good form

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Year 7

Getting into position and scoring

I can get into range and shoot with good form

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: good shooting technique requires a follow through towards the goal to create power.
  2. Think: understanding where to stand when attacking will increase scoring probability.
  3. Feel: courage is needed when shooting but it's important the outcome doesn't reduce self-confidence.
  4. Connect: hand signals and eye contact can allow you to non-verbally communicate with teammates.

Keywords

  • Invade - attack the oppositions territory by moving the ball towards their goal

  • Technique - the specific way a sport's skill is executed to increase success

  • Shield - using your body to protect the ball when in possession

Common misconception

Confident players shooting from out of range and failing to pass when would have been a better option.

Getting in a strong position with a high probability of scoring if you shoot is essential. It is important to pass to a teammate in a better position rather than shoot when out of range.


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This lesson can be modified to focus on just football/netball/basketball/handball etc but if facilities allow, it works even better with a mix of goals and techniques to explore to understand general principles of being in a good position; well balanced and following through towards the goal.
Teacher tip

Equipment

A variety of balls and goals (ideally from a mix of sports)

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.
What is the benefit of moving out wide with the ball?

Correct answer: it creates space
easier to score
to defend better

Q2.
In 2v1 situations, which options are available to the ball carrier?

pass and move
overload defence
Correct answer: shoot/pass/move

Q3.
What is another way to communicate non-verbally other than using hand signals?

calling
shouting
Correct answer: eye contact

Q4.
Which is most helpful when it comes to scoring probability?

good teamwork
Correct answer: goal proximity
perfect technique

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is not helpful when self-officiating games?

fair play
Correct answer: arguing over decisions
acting responsibly

Q2.
Pointing where you want a teammate to pass to you is known as what?

knowing
Correct answer: showing
demanding

Q3.
Which body part is responsible for generating most of the power when shooting?

hips
arms
Correct answer: legs

Q4.
What should you do to help protect the ball when in possession?

Correct answer: shield it
hold it up
turn your back