Foundation Ball Control and Multi-Body Coordination
•Year 1
•Ball Skills
•Distributed around area perimeter, ensure all balls are properly inflated
Alternative: Basketballs, large tennis balls, or rubber playground balls
Used to mark boundaries and create activity zones
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk marks
Bouncing a ball continuously using your hands while maintaining control
The moment when a bounced ball reaches its highest point before falling back down
The ends of your fingers used for precise ball control
Keeping the ball exactly where you want it to go
Using your eyes, hands, and body together smoothly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following instructions, new vocabulary (dribbling, coordination, control), describing movements
Counting bounces, timing intervals, understanding rhythm and patterns in dribbling
Forces and motion - how pushing the ball affects its direction and speed, gravity's effect on the ball
Perseverance when learning new skills, celebrating others' achievements, building confidence
Move around perimeter of activity area for optimal view of all students, position centrally for demonstrations
Watch for fingertip vs palm technique, ball control level, spatial awareness, and effort levels
Step in when students struggle with basic technique, provide individual support for magic moment concept
Always demonstrate skills slowly and clearly, repeat demonstrations as needed, use students as positive examples
Large hall or playground area, minimum 15m x 15m for class of 30
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Clear stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, injury procedures known to all staff
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