Foundation Object Control and Body Awareness
•Reception
•Manipulation & Coordination
•Distribute around perimeter of space
Alternative: Large tennis balls, playground balls
Scattered throughout central area for target game
Alternative: Bean bags, small cones, chalk circles
Edge markers and relay turning points
Alternative: PE equipment baskets, chairs
Pushing the ball down to the ground so it comes back up
How hard or soft you push the ball to control the bounce height
Making the ball do what you want it to do
Looking forward, not down at the ball, to see what's around you
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting bounces, measuring distances to targets, understanding force and effects
Forces and motion, cause and effect relationships, gravity and bounce
Cooperation with partners, perseverance when tasks are difficult, celebrating others' achievements
Central position during demonstrations, perimeter during practice for full class view
Ball control technique, spatial awareness, partnership cooperation
Step in if children losing control, support struggling partnerships, encourage inclusion
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, involve confident children as models, show common mistakes and corrections
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space, soft surface preferred
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, standard first aid procedures, contact school office if needed
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