Lesson 4 - Partner Sending and Receiving
Ball Skills & Teamwork
•Year 1
•Sending and Receiving
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How can we work together as partners to send and receive objects successfully?
Learning Objectives
- Work with a partner to receive and return objects to score points against the opposition
- Describe how you work with a partner to receive and return successfully
- Work as part of a team to score points using tactical awareness
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate partner cooperation in sending and receiving activities
- Students will communicate effectively with partners during competitive games
- Students will apply tactical thinking to score points in team situations
Equipment & Resources Required
One beanbag positioned at centre of each court
Alternative: Soft balls, foam balls, bean bags of different sizes
Mark court boundaries and backlines clearly
Alternative: Markers, spots, rope
Help identify partners and teams quickly
Alternative: Different coloured equipment to distinguish teams
Key Vocabulary
Someone you work closely with as a team to achieve a goal
To protect your area by stopping the object from getting past you
The line behind you that opponents try to get the object over to score
Smart plans about where to aim and how to work together
Changing quickly from sending to defending or defending to sending
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic sending skills (rolling, sliding) with beanbags
- Understanding of personal space and movement
- Simple defensive positioning
Current Skills
- Partner cooperation in sending and receiving
- Tactical awareness of where to aim
- Quick transitions between attacking and defending roles
Next Steps
- Team games with larger groups
- More complex tactical decisions
- Introduction of different equipment and techniques
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Partner cooperation is more important than individual skill in these games
- Quick, smooth transitions between sending and defending roles are crucial for success
- Tactical thinking about where to aim creates more scoring opportunities than random attempts
- Communication between partners should happen before, during, and after each attempt
- Good sportsmanship includes celebrating partner successes and learning from unsuccessful attempts
- Defensive positioning requires alertness and readiness to move as soon as partner has sent
- Equal participation ensures all team members develop skills and contribute to success
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking that throwing is better than sliding - emphasise control and accuracy over power
- Believing that individual skill is more important than partnership - reinforce teamwork focus
- Assuming that aiming for the same spot repeatedly is effective - encourage tactical variety
- Expecting immediate success without practice - emphasise learning process and improvement
- Thinking that winning is the only measure of success - celebrate good partnership and tactics
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear role definitions, use movement breaks between games
dyspraxia
- Use larger equipment for easier handling, reduce complexity of role changes, allow extra practice time for skill development
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, allow preferred partnerships when possible, create quiet zones if needed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured beanbags, provide tactile court boundary markers, pair with sighted partner for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for game start/stop, demonstrate all instructions clearly, ensure partner can communicate through gestures
physical disability
- Adapt to seated play where appropriate, use larger/softer equipment, modify court sizes for accessibility
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Partner communication skills, tactical vocabulary development, giving and receiving instructions clearly
Maths
Counting scores to 3, measuring court distances, angles of sending beanbags, tracking win/loss statistics
Science
Forces in sliding motion, friction between beanbag and surface, trajectory and aim
Geography
Spatial awareness, court positioning, understanding of boundaries and areas
PSHE
Partnership skills, cooperation, dealing with winning and losing, supporting teammates
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between courts to observe all partnerships, position at court corners for maximum visibility
Observation Focus
Watch for partnership cooperation, tactical decision-making, and safe sliding technique
Intervention Points
Step in if partnerships are struggling with role transitions or if competitive intensity becomes inappropriate
Demonstration Notes
Use student partnerships for demonstrations when possible, emphasise smooth role changes and tactical thinking
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember to slide, don't throw!'
- •'Talk to your partner about where to aim!'
- •'Quick transition - as soon as you send, move aside!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 15m x 25m area with multiple court setups, clear boundaries marked
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, non-slip playing area essential
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check beanbags are intact with no loose filling
- •Cones placed safely with rounded edges
- •Equipment stored safely when not in use
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Students colliding during quick role transitions
- •Slipping while moving to intercept beanbags
- •Over-competitive behaviour leading to unsafe play
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries with adequate spacing between games
- •Emphasis on controlled sliding technique (no throwing)
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Clear rules about contact and safe play
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all courts simultaneously
- •Monitor transition areas where role changes occur
- •Watch for appropriate competitive intensity
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek additional support as needed