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      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

      1. Move: dribbling the ball requires delicate touch, coordination and timing.
      2. Think: understanding how to vary the direction and force applied to the ball impacts its trajectory and speed.
      3. Feel: to dribble the ball and advance into space requires determination and effort.
      4. 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

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Why is kinaesthesis awareness important when dribbling the ball?

      to move really fast
      Correct answer: to be aware of movement and position
      to use more than one body part at the same time

      Q2.
      Where should your head be looking when dribbling the ball with either your hands or feet?

      at the floor
      at the ball
      Correct answer: looking up at surroundings

      Q3.
      How could you make dribbling more challenging?

      dribble at a slower pace
      Correct answer: dribble with your non-dominant hand/foot
      use a bigger bouncier ball

      Q4.
      How could you stop the ball from hitting into something if you were dribbling with your feet?

      Correct answer: perform a turn
      move quicker
      kick it with more power

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      When dribbling with your hands, how would adding more force affect the height of the bounce?

      it would be lower
      it wouldn't affect the height
      Correct answer: it would be higher

      Q2.
      When dribbling with the ball at your feet, how would varying the angle of your foot affect the ball?

      it would change the ball's speed
      Correct answer: it would change the ball's direction
      it wouldn't affect the direction or speed

      Q3.
      Why should you keep your head up when dribbling?

      you shouldn't as you must always have your eyes on the ball
      Correct answer: to maintain awareness of space and opponents
      to be able to run faster and look good

      Q4.
      What do you need to consider when creating your own competitive game?

      how to score points
      how to keep everyone safe in the game
      Correct answer: both of the above answers

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