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- Year 7
Movement, space, passing and receiving
I can send and receive the ball whilst applying the footwork rule.
- Year 7
Movement, space, passing and receiving
I can send and receive the ball whilst applying the footwork rule.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: throwing and catching with control requires balance to securely ground a landing foot.
- Think: the landing foot is used to pivot around and to direct the body to open up space.
- Think: the tarsals and metatarsals are located in the foot.
- Feel: asking for the ball in space and in good time requires confidence.
- Connect: sending and receiving the ball requires awareness of where the feeder is.
Keywords
Footwork rule - after catching the ball, you may not reground the landing foot until you release the ball again. Your landing foot can remain grounded and become the pivot foot
Chest pass - a pass from the torso, typically using two-hands
Shoulder pass - a one handed pass relesaed from the shoulder
Common misconception
Pupils think the chest pass is only used for shorter distances.
The chest pass is a very versatile technique that can be used for short and longer distances. It works well as a technique to pass when aiming for the space a teammate is moving into.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Movement, space, passing and receiving, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Movement, space, passing and receiving, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 netball between 4, large cones, court space
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
