Ball Skills
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Reception students to controlling a ball with their feet through playful exploration and skill-building games. The focus is on developing confidence and basic technique while building spatial awareness in a safe, supportive environment. Through progressive activities, students transition from solo exploration to partner challenges, laying foundations for future invasion games.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use different parts of our feet to keep a ball close and under control?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we become wizard dribblers who keep magical control of our ball?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while moving around safely?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while moving through spaces like skilled footballers?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball when trying to reach a target?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while trying to score points against our partner?
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