Ball control on the move
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can keep control of the ball on the move.
Key learning points
- Move: using both feet alternately to touch the ball makes it easier to move at pace with the ball.
- Think: if defenders are close, the ball needs to be kept closer to your body to reduce the risk of being tackled.
- Feel: be confident to use a feint or trick to beat an opponent and create space.
- Connect: the ball travels faster than us so dribbling is often not the best option to attack, passing is better.
Keywords
Close control dribbling - keeping the ball close to the feet in tight spaces, allowing for quick direction changes and precise manoeuvres through densely packed defences
Speed dribbling - moving the ball quickly forwards, often in open spaces using pace to outrun opponents while maintaining possession
Feints - using deceptive movements to trick defenders and create space. This technique includes a variety of moves such as step-overs, body feints and skill moves like the Cruyff turn
Common misconception
Pupils think that GCSE assessment for ball control is just looking at the techniques in isolation or in a 1v1.
Dribbling and 1v1 needs to be seen in conditioned practices to showcase the technique when faced with the position of the defenders and decision making.
Teacher tip
Futsal, handball and netball type games are suitable games to transfer and use as competitive practices.
Equipment
1 football between 2, 30+ cones, 21+ bibs, small football / futsal goals
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of pass is sent to a teammate from the wing for them to shoot?
Q2.How does a shot on target not score?
Q3.What does a half volley need to hit for striking?
Q4.What is achieved if a shot is hit with full force?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which part of the foot is used for a drag back turn?
Q2.What is required to beat an opponent with a feint or trick in a game?
Q3.Which of the following is a type of feint?
Q4.Which word is associated with taking 2 steps before a feint?
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