Lesson 1 - Punting and Accuracy Skills
Accuracy & Sending Skills
•Year 1
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How can we use different parts of our feet to send balls accurately to targets and friends?
Learning Objectives
- To coordinate the skill of punting a ball consistently using correct technique
- To work cooperatively with partners and encourage good punting technique
- To link punting skills with movement to perform sequences of actions
Key Outcomes
- Students will punt balls using the correct part of their foot with increasing consistency
- Students will demonstrate encouraging behaviour and support their partners' learning
- Students will combine punting with running and catching to create movement sequences
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Light foam balls, beach balls for easier handling
Give to designated 'Spidermen/women' at start
Alternative: Bean bags, soft foam balls for 'spider webs'
Various sizes available for differentiation
Alternative: Large targets drawn with chalk, cardboard rings
Use for boundaries, targets and golf course markers
Alternative: Plastic bottles, cone-shaped markers
For creating punt golf course tee areas
Alternative: Discs, small obstacles
Key Vocabulary
Kicking a ball that is dropped from the hands before it touches the ground
The top part of the foot where shoelaces sit - best area for punting
Hitting the target or sending the ball where you want it to go
The route the ball takes through the air after being punted
Something you aim at when punting the ball
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Can kick a stationary ball
- Understands basic throwing and catching
- Can follow simple instructions in PE
Current Skills
- Punting technique using correct foot contact
- Controlling ball flight for accuracy
- Combining punting with movement sequences
Next Steps
- Punting with increased power and distance
- Advanced target games with moving targets
- Team-based target games with tactical awareness
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise accuracy and control over power in all punting activities
- Ensure students use both feet equally to develop bilateral skills
- Link individual skills to create movement sequences throughout lesson
- Foster encouraging partnership work and positive communication
- Use correct punting technique: controlled ball drop, laces contact, slight backward lean
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking harder punts are better - correct by emphasising accuracy and control
- Only using dominant foot - encourage equal practice with both feet from start
- Dropping ball incorrectly - show proper waist-height release timing
- Focusing only on individual success - highlight importance of partner cooperation
- Believing punting is just kicking - explain the specific skill differences from ground kicks
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments with clear start/stop signals, provide movement breaks between static activities, use high-energy games to channel focus, clear behaviour expectations
dyspraxia
- Use larger, slower-moving balls, provide extra practice time for skill development, break down punting into smaller steps, offer physical guidance for technique
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, establish consistent routines for equipment collection, offer quiet space if overwhelmed, use social stories about cooperation
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of demonstrations, use buddy system for guidance, add sound makers to targets
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual demonstrations and gestures, provide written instruction cards with pictures, ensure student can see teacher's face for lip reading, use hand signals for game rules
physical disability
- Adapt punting to seated position or using hands to roll ball, provide larger/softer balls for easier handling, modify distances and targets, allow walking instead of running
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting successful catches out of attempts, measuring distances for punt golf, understanding angles for ball flight direction
Science
Forces acting on ball during punt (push, gravity, air resistance), trajectory and flight paths, body mechanics and lever action of kicking
Geography
Directional language (North, East, South, West) in NESW game, spatial awareness and positioning, mapping punt golf course layouts
PSHE
Cooperation and team work with partners, encouragement and positive communication, resilience when skills don't work first time, celebrating others' successes
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Stand at corner of activity area for visibility of all students, move around during partner work to provide individual feedback
Observation Focus
Watch for correct punting technique (ball drop, foot contact, body position), note cooperation between partners, monitor safety
Intervention Points
Step in if punting becomes too forceful, correct technique immediately when dangerous contact observed, support struggling partnerships
Demonstration Notes
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique, select students with good form to model, repeat key points multiple times, show common mistakes and corrections
Verbal Cues
- •'Drop and laces!' for punting reminder
- •'Gentle and accurate!' to control power
- •'Encourage your partner!' to promote cooperation
- •'Both feet remember!' for skill development
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 25m x 20m clear area with additional space for running activities
Surface Check
Dry, level surface free from holes, debris, or slippery areas that could cause slips
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check balloon balls are properly inflated but not over-pressurised
- •Ensure bibs have no sharp edges or hard components
- •Verify hoops are intact with no sharp breaks
- •Confirm cones are stable and not cracked
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during running activities
- •Slips and falls on uneven surfaces
- •Ball strikes to head or face
- •Overexertion in energetic activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established with adequate buffer zones
- •Controlled punting with emphasis on accuracy over power
- •Progressive skill building from static to dynamic activities
- •Regular safety reminders about gentle throwing and punting
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all students during activities
- •Monitor high-activity areas like knockout game closely
- •Watch for fatigue during punt-run sequences
- •Ensure safe equipment collection procedures
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, contact school office for serious injuries