Ball Skills
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to controlling a ball with their feet through playful exploration and skill-building games. The focus is on developing confidence and basic technique while building spatial awareness in a safe, supportive environment. Through progressive activities, students transition from solo exploration to partner challenges, laying foundations for future invasion games.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our feet to keep the ball close and move safely into spaces?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use different parts of our feet to move the ball like a football player?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while moving into space away from defenders?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we keep control of our ball while moving safely away from defenders?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our feet to control and pass the ball accurately to help our team?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use accurate kicking to become brilliant goal scorers and game winners?
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