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- Year 10
- Edexcel
Dribbling and footwork
I can dribble with both hands and use the correct footwork when stopping.
- Year 10
- Edexcel
Dribbling and footwork
I can dribble with both hands and use the correct footwork when stopping.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling the ball with both hands requires balance, coordination and timing.
- Think: knowing when to stop depends on the speed of travel and the position of the defenders.
- Feel: to dribble the ball and advance into space requires determination and effort.
- Connect: receiving and moving with the ball requires an awareness of where your team are on court.
Keywords
Jump stop - jumping off the ground and landing on both feet simultaneously
Travelling - a rule enforced when a player takes more than 2 steps without dribbling the ball
Dribble - bouncing the ball on the ground with one hand
Common misconception
Pupils think they can move with the ball more than 2 steps before starting to dribble.
This can be seen at the elite level but will break the travelling rule.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Dribbling and footwork, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Dribbling and footwork, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 basketball each, 15+ bibs, cones, ladders, tag belts and tags/flags
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
