Ball control on the move
I can keep control of the ball on the move.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Ball control on the move, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Ball control on the move, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 football between 2, 30+ cones, 21+ bibs, small football / futsal goals
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
