Starter quiz
- What can stop a defender taking the ball?
- keeping close control ✓
- hiding
- high bounces
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- What part of your hand do you dribble the ball with?
- fist
- palm
- fingertips ✓
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- If a team has control of the ball it means they have what?
- more points
- possession ✓
- won
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- How do you show respect if a defender takes the ball?
- congratulate them ✓
- shout
- moan
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Exit quiz
- Which pass involves the ball hitting the floor before reaching your teammate?
- 'bounce pass' ✓
- Using the correct passing technique, even when it is hard, shows good what?
- shooting accuracy
- self-discipline ✓
- passing speed
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- Which type of pass will be easier for your teammate to receive?
- inaccurate
- hard and high
- soft and accurate ✓
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- Passing the ball accurately will help your team keep what?
- 'possession' ✓
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: chest passes involve pushing the ball with both hands, stepping into the pass, extending arms towards the target.
- Move: a bounce pass involves stepping into the pass, pushing the ball towards the floor and extending our arms.
- Think: reflecting on our passing is important to decide whether we could have made a better choice of pass.
- Feel: working hard to use the correct passing technique shows good self-discipline.
- Connect: it is always important to enjoy keeping possession with our teammates and celebrate success.
Common misconception
Pupils often believe that the harder they throw the ball, the better the pass will be.
Emphasise the importance of accuracy and remind the pupils that a softer, better-placed pass will be more effective and easier for teammates to receive.
Keywords
Chest pass - a straight pass where the ball is thrown from the passer's chest to their teammate's chest
Bounce pass - a passing technique where the ball is thrown to a teammate by bouncing it on the floor
Possession - the team in control of the ball
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