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Lesson 1 - Punting and Accuracy Skills

Accuracy & Sending Skills

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Year 1

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Target Games

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45 min

Big Question

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

Balloon Balls

1 per student (30)

Distributed around area perimeter for easy collection

Alternative: Light foam balls, beach balls for easier handling

Coloured Bibs

5 for warm-up activity

Give to designated 'Spidermen/women' at start

Alternative: Bean bags, soft foam balls for 'spider webs'

Hoops

15 (1 per pair)

Various sizes available for differentiation

Alternative: Large targets drawn with chalk, cardboard rings

Cones

20 mixed colours

Use for boundaries, targets and golf course markers

Alternative: Plastic bottles, cone-shaped markers

Dish Cones

12 small cones

For creating punt golf course tee areas

Alternative: Discs, small obstacles

Key Vocabulary

Punting

Kicking a ball that is dropped from the hands before it touches the ground

Laces area

The top part of the foot where shoelaces sit - best area for punting

Accuracy

Hitting the target or sending the ball where you want it to go

Flight path

The route the ball takes through the air after being punted

Target

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

Consistent contact with laces area of foot

Ball travels in intended direction

Smooth coordination of punt-run-catch sequence

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