Games: can you dribble a ball with precision using your hands and feet?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can dribble a ball with precision whilst transferring it from my hands to my feet.
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling the ball requires delicate touch, coordination and timing.
- Think: understanding how to vary the direction and force applied to the ball impacts its trajectory and speed.
- Feel: to dribble the ball and advance into space requires determination and effort.
- Connect: dribbling to keep control of the ball can affect other players in a game.
Keywords
Outwit - to defeat or gain an advantage over an opponent through superior intelligence, cleverness or strategy, rather than just physical ability
Competitive - a strong desire to win or succeed
Control - the ability to manage your body movements accurately and safely
Common misconception
When dribbling, you should always be looking at the ball in order to maintain control.
When dribbling, it is important to look up to see your surroundings, any opposition and where the space is.
Equipment
A ball that bounces, a timer, 10 x markers (these could be books, cones, cushions) and optional own equipment to make your own target game.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is kinaesthesis awareness important when dribbling the ball?
Q2.Where should your head be looking when dribbling the ball with either your hands or feet?
Q3.How could you make dribbling more challenging?
Q4.How could you stop the ball from hitting into something if you were dribbling with your feet?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When dribbling with your hands, how would adding more force affect the height of the bounce?
Q2.When dribbling with the ball at your feet, how would varying the angle of your foot affect the ball?
Q3.Why should you keep your head up when dribbling?
Q4.What do you need to consider when creating your own competitive game?
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