Skill Drill Invasion Games Activities for KS1

Partner-based activity where players take turns attacking and defending in individual goal areas

Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format

Small-sided activity developing possession skills under pressure with role rotation

Partners work together to complete consecutive catches in decreasing numbers, swapping places between each set

Progressive challenges developing ball bouncing technique and coordination

Progressive ball control skills practice including stopping, stepping over, rolling, and side-to-side movement

Static skill practice with individual balls focusing on fundamental ball manipulation techniques using different parts of the foot

Structured stations where students explore different ways of controlling and manipulating balls using hands

Students explore different balls and equipment to understand how properties affect bouncing performance

Partner work developing ball control and protection using body positioning

Ball control activity where students dribble around giving high fives to build social interaction and ball handling skills

Partner practice developing basic ball control using inside and outside of feet

Partner activity developing accurate bounce passing technique while aiming for hoop targets

Partner practice to develop accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges

Partners practice accurate bounce passing with progressive challenges and counting goals

Partner-based drill focusing on accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges

Partner activity developing controlled dodging skills through following and leading exercises

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

Dynamic warm-up game where cats chase mice with role reversals to develop evasion skills

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

Partner activity where mice lead cats through direction changes, developing following skills and spatial awareness

Teams complete different catching challenges while running relays

Skill development activity teaching correct defensive body position and stance

Progressive chest passing practice with technique focus and personal challenge elements