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Big Question

How can we use our whole body to roll a ball accurately to hit different targets?

Learning Objectives

  • To develop rolling technique with accuracy
  • To understand the importance of body position when rolling
  • To apply rolling skills in target games

Key Outcomes

  • Students will roll a ball with improved accuracy using correct body position
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of rolling technique
  • Students will show consideration for safety when participating in games

Equipment & Resources Required

Tennis Balls
1 per student (30)

Distribute around hall perimeter for easy access

Alternative: Bean bags, soft balls, foam balls

Game Balls
15

For warm-up activity, placed in centre initially

Alternative: Soft play balls, bean bags

Dish Cones
20

Various colours for different activities and goals

Alternative: Foam blocks, markers

Balloon Balls
3

Placed in centre of court for target activity

Alternative: Large soft balls, playground balls

Hoops
8

For golf course holes, various positions around hall

Alternative: Rope circles, chalk circles

Shuttles
6

Placed midway between groups for knocking down

Alternative: Plastic bottles, foam cones

Key Vocabulary

Rolling

Moving the ball along the ground using your hands

Accuracy

Hitting the target you're aiming for

Body position

How we position our body to roll effectively

Target

Something we aim at with our ball

Retrieve

To collect or fetch a ball

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

  • Basic ball handling skills
  • Understanding of taking turns
  • Basic spatial awareness

Current Skills

  • Rolling with body position awareness
  • Aiming at targets
  • Collecting balls safely

Next Steps

  • Rolling with varying force
  • Rolling while moving
  • Advanced target games

Milestone Indicators

1
Consistently uses bent knee position
2
Shows accuracy improvement over lesson
3
Demonstrates safe game participation

Key Teaching Points

  • Emphasise 'ball stays on ground' - rolling not bouncing
  • Body position is crucial - one foot forward, knees bent
  • Start with gentle force and build up gradually
  • Use both hands to develop bilateral coordination
  • Safety first - controlled rolling in games
  • Celebrate effort and improvement over perfect results
  • Connect rolling to real-life activities like bowling

Common Misconceptions

  • Children often bounce ball instead of rolling - demonstrate ground contact
  • Many stand too upright - emphasise knee bending for accuracy
  • Tendency to use only dominant hand - encourage alternating hands
  • Rolling too hard thinking it's more accurate - show controlled force
  • Confusion between throwing and rolling - clear demonstration needed

SEN Adaptations

ADHD
  • Shorter activity bursts, clear movement boundaries, regular positive reinforcement
dyspraxia
  • Simplified movement patterns, larger targets, extra practice time, step-by-step breakdown
autism spectrum
  • Clear routine and structure, visual schedule of activities, quiet space available if needed
visual impairment
  • Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, verbal descriptions of targets, tactile exploration of equipment
hearing impairment
  • Clear visual demonstrations, written or picture instructions, visual signals for start/stop
physical disability
  • Seated rolling options, modified targets, use of ramps or larger balls as needed

Cross-Curricular Links

Science

Forces and motion - how pushing the ball makes it move, friction with ground

Geography

Compass directions (North, South, East, West) in ball collision game

PSHE

Turn-taking, cooperation, managing emotions in competitive situations

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move around perimeter for clear sight lines, position near more challenging activities

Observation Focus

Watch for correct body position, rolling accuracy improvement, and positive interactions

Intervention Points

Step in for unsafe rolling, support struggling students with technique, manage competitive elements

Demonstration Notes

Always demonstrate at student eye level, exaggerate key movements, use positive examples from students

Verbal Cues
  • •'Bend those knees!'
  • •'One foot forward!'
  • •'Gentle rolls only!'
  • •'Ball stays on the ground!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Large hall or gymnasium minimum 15m x 20m, clear of obstacles

Surface Check

Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from equipment and hazards

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks
  • •Check all balls are properly inflated and undamaged
  • •Ensure cones are stable and not cracked
  • •Verify hoops are in good condition

Risk Management

Key Risks
  • •Slips and falls on smooth surfaces
  • •Collisions between students
  • •Ball strikes to face or body
  • •Tripping over equipment
Risk Mitigation
  • •Clear movement rules and boundaries established
  • •Emphasis on controlled, gentle rolling only
  • •Adequate spacing between activities
  • •Immediate stop signal practiced

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points
  • •Position for maximum visibility of all students
  • •Monitor rolling force and direction
  • •Watch for students entering others' space
Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately with clear signal, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed