Sending and Receiving

This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental skills of sending and receiving objects through a carefully scaffolded progression from cooperative play to competitive challenges. The emphasis is on developing accuracy, body awareness, and tactical thinking whilst maintaining the joy and fairness essential for young learners. Through partner work and progressive challenges, students build confidence in object control whilst developing early understanding of space and strategy.

This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental concepts of sending and receiving through a systematic progression across different body parts and simple equipment. The emphasis is on whole-body awareness, safety, and building confidence with ball control before moving to more challenging implements. Each lesson builds upon previous learning whilst introducing new challenges, creating a scaffolded approach that ensures all students experience success.

This unit introduces Year 1 students to fundamental sending and receiving skills through a carefully scaffolded journey from individual exploration to strategic partner play. The emphasis is on building confidence with ball handling whilst developing crucial early game concepts like positioning, timing, and spatial awareness. Through progressive cooperative challenges, students develop the building blocks for future invasion and net games whilst fostering positive partnership skills.