Movement with the ball: dribbling, receiving and turning
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can receive the ball with control, turn and dribble into space.
Key learning points
- Move: it is easier to control and manipulate the ball with the sole of the foot.
- Move: moving with the ball keeping eyes up to find space and avoid defenders improves fluency of movement.
- Think: a futsal is heavier than a football which results in closer control and less ariel play.
- Feel: persistence is needed when learning new skills with the ball, to show you have the determination to improve.
- Connect: it's important to be mindful of the skill level of the person you are passing to and adjust power accordingly
Keywords
Dribble - moving with the ball
Futsal - a modified form of football played with a heavier ball with five players per side on a smaller pitch/court
Sole - the bottom of the foot that can be used to control and manipulate the ball
Common misconception
Pupils often dribble with their head down, focusing too much on the ball and not on teammates, spaces to move into or defenders within the space.
Encourage pupils to develop the habit of looking up regularly to scan the area.
Teacher tip
Some techniques for futsal are different to football. Choose whether to focus on different technical elements or just use futsal as an opportunity to play small sided games with a heavier ball. Lesson 6 contains additional materials outlining the rules of futsal if you want to refer to these.
Equipment
a small ball with reduced bounce (size 3 ideally) per pupil, approx 50 cones of various colours, a whistle
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word do we use to describe moving with the ball at our feet?
Q2.When we are in possession of the ball in a game, what skills are we using?
Q3.When we turn to move away from defenders in a game situation, what are we doing?
Q4.When we are finding it difficult to learn new skills but we are determined not to give up, what skill are we showing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What part of the foot do you roll the ball back with when performing a drag back technique?
Q2.Which of the following teaching points will help us the most to maintain possession when dribbling?
Q3.When you take the ball away from a defender quickly by changing direction, what are you doing?
Q4.What might impact the power that we pass with in relation to our team mates?
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To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Movement with the ball: dribbling, receiving and turning, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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