New
New
Year 10
AQA

Shooting

I can shoot on target and respond with confidence to a ball being crossed from wide areas.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

Shooting

I can shoot on target and respond with confidence to a ball being crossed from wide areas.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: using the laces and keeping the head over the ball to ensure shots are on target to the bottom or top corners.
  2. Move: loft and curl passes across the 6 yard box give time for attackers to peform a header or volley.
  3. Think: shots are best when on target at one of the four corners to force the goalkeeper to dive.
  4. Feel: when in range, have confidence to take a shot rather than hesitate or always look to offload the ball.
  5. Connect: playing with the same individuals regularly results in an increased awareness of what they are likely to do.

Keywords

  • Cross - lofting the ball in from the wings for a teammate to shoot from

  • Shot on target - shot that enters the goal or would have if it wasn't blocked

  • Half-volley - kicking a ball immediately after it hits the ground

Common misconception

Position of the non striking foot changes depending on where the shot is being aimed in the goal.

This is a common myth, however the positioning of the non striking foot remains consistent and needs to be at the side of the ball for optimal balance and accuracy so the shot is precise and on target.


To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Shooting, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Do not spend too long on shooting in isolation but use the first part of the lesson for pupils to demonstrate shooting technique.
Teacher tip

Equipment

1 football between 2, 30+ cones / bibs, large football goals, 2 football pitches

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What type of pass is sent to a teammate and then received quickly back in space?
drive
long
Correct answer: one two
Q2.
What can a long range pass be used for?
Correct answer: switch play
make a triangle
shoot
Q3.
Where should the head be when performing a drive pass?
Correct answer: over the ball
looking forward
looking ahead
Q4.
Which phrase is used to describe the top of the foot when kicking the ball?
boot
Correct answer: laces
guard

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Where is the best area in the goal to aim a shot?
Correct Answer: corner, corners
Q2.
Where do the toes point to strike a ball with the laces?
Correct answer: down
up
sideways
Q3.
When hesitating to shoot, a player is likely to?
control the ball
Correct answer: offload to others
use a command
Q4.
Where should the non kicking foot be placed when performing a cross?
behind
in front
Correct answer: to the side