Object Control & Coordination
•Year 1
•Ball Skills
•Place balls in container at edge of activity area for easy access
Alternative: Large tennis balls, small basketballs, playground balls
Scattered throughout central area for target practice activity
Alternative: Small cones, bean bags, coloured paper plates
Positioned around perimeter and 10m distances for relay activities
Alternative: Tall markers, equipment stands, chairs
Bouncing a ball continuously using fingertips to push it down
The tips of your fingers used to control the ball, not your palm
Keeping the ball close to your body and not letting it bounce away
The height where the ball should return to - level with your middle
Looking forward whilst dribbling, not down at the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following multi-step instructions, using descriptive vocabulary to explain technique, peer discussions about performance
Counting bounces, measuring distances in relays, timing activities and comparing results
Forces and motion in ball bouncing, gravity effects on ball return, hand-eye coordination development
Working cooperatively with partners, showing perseverance when skills are challenging, celebrating others' achievements
Move around activity area perimeter for maximum visibility of all students
Watch for fingertip technique, head position, and ball control consistency
Step in when students revert to palm dribbling or lose spatial awareness
Show exaggerated fingertip pushing motion, contrast correct vs incorrect technique clearly
Minimum 15m x 10m clear space, preferably school hall or playground
Dry, flat surface free from obstacles, suitable for ball bouncing
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school office if serious injury occurs
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