This unit develops Year 3 students' understanding of possession as the foundation of successful football play. Beginning with individual ball mastery skills, students progress through collaborative passing combinations to culminate in tournament-style team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with the ball whilst developing tactical awareness of how individual skills serve team objectives.
This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental skills of football through a progressive journey from individual ball control to collaborative team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with basic techniques whilst developing tactical awareness through questioning and problem-solving. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, creating a solid foundation for future invasion game learning.
This unit builds Year 3 students' confidence with fundamental football skills through a carefully structured progression from individual ball mastery to competitive team play. The pedagogical approach emphasises exploration and discovery learning in early lessons, gradually introducing tactical awareness and defensive concepts as students develop technical competence. Through eight purposeful lessons, students experience the complete journey from hesitant ball handling to confident tournament play, building both physical skills and mental resilience.