Lesson 6 - Rolling with Accuracy
Accuracy Skills & Target Practice
•Reception
•Target Games
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How can we use both hands equally well to roll balls accurately and safely?
Learning Objectives
- Develop rolling accuracy with both dominant and non-dominant hands
- Understand the importance of bilateral rolling skills for future sport participation
- Demonstrate safe equipment transport and storage procedures
Key Outcomes
- Students will roll balls with improved accuracy using both hands
- Students will explain why rolling with both hands is important
- Students will show understanding of safe equipment handling
Equipment & Resources Required
Store in equipment basket at edge of activity area
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, foam balls
Distinguish clearly from regular balls - use bright yellow/gold
Alternative: Brightly coloured large soft ball, playground ball
Various heights for different target challenges
Alternative: Skittles, plastic bottles, markers
Age-appropriate lightweight bats only
Alternative: Tennis rackets, hockey sticks, wooden paddles
Stable base to prevent tipping during striking
Alternative: Cones, small stands, ground markers
Clear visual boundaries for all activity areas
Alternative: Rope, chalk lines, spot markers
Key Vocabulary
Using both sides of the body equally well
Hitting the target you are aiming for
How hard or gentle you push or roll the ball
Body position prepared to receive a ball
Rolling or throwing with hand below shoulder level
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball rolling technique with dominant hand
- Understanding of personal space and boundaries
- Basic catching skills
Current Skills
- Bilateral rolling coordination
- Force control and accuracy
- Equipment safety awareness
Next Steps
- Rolling in game situations under pressure
- Target accuracy from greater distances
- Leading equipment safety procedures
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Bilateral coordination develops through practice and patience, not perfection
- Equipment safety is everyone's responsibility and builds life-long habits
- Rolling accuracy improves with force control awareness and target focus
- Team games require communication, readiness signals, and fair play
- Self-assessment builds metacognition and ownership of learning
- Celebration of effort encourages continued skill development
- Progressive challenge from individual to pair to team to game applications
Common Misconceptions
- That dominant hand skills will automatically transfer to non-dominant hand - requires separate practice
- That rolling harder always improves accuracy - force control is key
- That equipment safety is only the teacher's job - students must share responsibility
- That perfect execution is expected immediately - learning process includes mistakes
- That games are just for fun - they're structured skill application opportunities
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with clear boundaries, immediate feedback and recognition, movement breaks built into structure
dyspraxia
- Larger, slower-rolling balls, simplified movement patterns, extra practice time for bilateral coordination
autism spectrum
- Clear routine structure, visual schedule of activities, quiet space available if needed, advance warning of activity changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and high contrast cones, provide verbal descriptions of target positions, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Clear visual demonstrations, hand signals for ready positions, written instructions on display board
physical disability
- Seated rolling from wheelchair or chair, modified target distances, adapted equipment with larger handles
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting team goals, measuring rolling distances, timing activities with seconds and minutes, position vocabulary (NESW)
Science
Forces in rolling - gentle vs strong pushes, friction effects on ball movement, body coordination and balance
Geography
Compass directions (North, South, East, West), spatial awareness and positioning, mapping activity areas
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, safety responsibility and care for others
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central location with clear sight lines to all activity areas, move regularly to provide close support
Observation Focus
Bilateral skill development, safety compliance, team cooperation, individual confidence levels
Intervention Points
Step in if rolling force too hard, safety rules not followed, or students becoming frustrated with non-dominant hand
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate with both hands, show your own learning process with non-dominant hand, emphasise safety in all demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Gentle rolls for safety!'
- •'Check your partner is ready!'
- •'Both hands make us stronger!'
- •'Celebrate the attempt, not just the result!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor hall or outdoor area minimum 20m x 15m, clear of obstacles
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, adequate grip for safe movement
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Soft balls only - check for appropriate firmness
- •Lightweight bats suitable for Reception age
- •Stable tees that won't tip easily
- •Cones with no sharp edges or cracks
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball impacts from close range rolling
- •Collisions during running activities
- •Trips over equipment during collection
- •Overexertion during game activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and adequate spacing between activities
- •Emphasis on underarm rolling only - no throwing
- •Supervised equipment handling procedures
- •Regular checks for student wellbeing and hydration needs
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all groups during target games
- •Close monitoring during French Cricket for safe distances
- •Active supervision during equipment collection phase
Emergency Procedures
Immediate stop signal for all activities, clear access routes to first aid, designated person to assist if needed