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.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Rolling Towards Targets
1h 5min

Big Question:

How can I use my whole body to send a ball accurately to where I want it to go?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the fundamental skill of rolling a ball towards a target with increasing accuracy
  • • To understand how the body works during physical activity

Lesson 2

Receiving a Rolling Ball
1h

Big Question:

How can I use my whole body to successfully catch and control a rolling ball?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be able to receive a rolling ball with control and accuracy
  • • To develop hand-eye coordination when stopping moving balls

Lesson 3

Foot Skills: Stop & Send
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our feet like gentle hands to control and send a ball to friends?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be able to stop a rolling ball using different parts of the foot
  • • To be able to send a ball accurately to a partner using the inside of the foot

Lesson 4

Sending and Receiving with Feet
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our feet to send and receive a ball safely and accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop sending and receiving a ball with your feet
  • • To demonstrate control when stopping a rolling ball

Lesson 5

Catching Skills Development
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to catch a ball safely and successfully?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop catching skills using two hands
  • • To understand the importance of watching the ball when catching

Lesson 6

Throwing and Catching Mastery
1h

Big Question:

How can we work together to send and catch the ball safely and accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be able to throw and catch using correct technique
  • • To develop coordination when sending and receiving balls

Lesson 7

Hockey Stick Ball Control
1h

Big Question:

How can we use a hockey stick to control and send a ball safely and accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be able to send and receive a ball with a hockey stick safely
  • • To develop basic hockey stick handling and ball control skills

Lesson 8

Tennis: Racket Control Basics
1h

Big Question:

How can we use a tennis racket to control a ball and send it to friends safely?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop basic tennis racket grip and handling skills
  • • To send a ball using a tennis racket with directional control