This unit introduces Year 1 students to fundamental object manipulation skills through both feet and hands, building confidence with different body parts for ball control. The progression moves from individual skill development to partner work, emphasising control, accuracy, and spatial awareness. Through playful exploration and guided practice, students develop the coordination foundations essential for future games and sports.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Ball Control and Dribbling
58 min

Big Question:

How can we control a ball with our feet and keep it close to us while moving?

Key Objectives:

  • Develop basic football dribbling skills using 'big toe, little toe' technique
  • Learn to trap and control a ball with the foot

Lesson 2

Trapping and Shooting Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control a ball with our feet and use the correct part of our foot to shoot accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • To trap a ball using the sole of the foot and shoot at a target using the instep
  • To demonstrate goalkeeper positioning and safe catching technique

Lesson 3

Punting Skills and Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use different parts of my foot to punt a ball high or low to where I want it to go?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop punting technique using the instep (laces area) of the foot
  • To understand how foot angle and body position affect ball trajectory

Lesson 4

Underarm Throw Techniques
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different throwing techniques to send objects accurately to different targets?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop underarm and overarm throwing techniques with opposite leg forward
  • To understand when to use different throwing techniques based on distance and accuracy needs

Lesson 5

Throwing and Catching with Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to throw and catch accurately while staying safe?

Key Objectives:

  • To throw underarm and overarm with increasing accuracy to a partner
  • To negotiate space successfully when playing chasing games

Lesson 6

Advanced Ball Dribbling Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we develop confident ball control whilst moving and staying aware of our surroundings?

Key Objectives:

  • Develop consistent ball dribbling technique using fingers
  • Maintain control whilst moving around obstacles and other students