Ball Skills
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Reception students to fundamental ball handling skills through playful exploration and progressive skill-building activities. The focus is on developing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and basic ball control techniques that form the foundation for future invasion games and team sports. Through structured play, students build confidence with different ways of moving a ball using their hands while developing essential motor skills.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to keep a ball close to us while moving?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to make the ball go exactly where we want it to?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to keep a ball under control while we move?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to bounce a ball safely around defenders while keeping control?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to control a ball while working as a team?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while moving away from defenders?
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