Starter quiz
- What do we call moving with a ball?
- passing
- dribbling ✓
- shooting
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- Keeping the ball close to you when you dribble is known as what?
- close ball
- close control ✓
- close dribble
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- Which of these sports is an invasion game?
- tennis
- cricket
- netball ✓
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- What does being determined mean?
- not giving up ✓
- winning
- always listening
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Exit quiz
- Why is it important to keep your head up when dribbling?
- to be comfortable
- to find space ✓
- to move fast
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- What helps you change direction and speed quickly?
- close control ✓
- fast running
- strong bounces
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- Which skill is important for effectively dribbling a basketball and keeping possession?
- bouncing it hard
- dribbling it fast
- low, controlled dribbling ✓
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- How can you demonstrate fair play?
- winning
- accurate passing
- being respectful ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling into space requires bent knees, strong wrists, using fingertips while also keeping our head up.
- Move: we need close control so we can change direction or speed to move into space away from defenders.
- Think: dribbling into space with the ball under control makes it difficult for the defender to gain possession.
- Feel: working hard on our dribbling technique shows that we are determined to improve.
- Connect: showing respect to the opposition is important and enables fair play.
Common misconception
Pupils often try to bounce the ball too hard, resulting in dribbling it too high. Pupils believe they can only dribble with one hand.
Bending your knees and dribbling lower with control will make it harder for a defender to steal the ball. You can only dribble with one hand at a time, however switching between hands is an effective way to dribble with control.
Keywords
Dribbling - moving the ball with your hands
Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
Space - an open area where your opponent isn't standing
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