This unit develops Year 2 students' fundamental ball control using their feet through a carefully structured progression from individual mastery to collaborative team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with basic techniques before introducing tactical decision-making, ensuring students develop both technical competence and game understanding. Through playful challenges and supportive partner work, students learn that successful ball skills require both individual control and effective communication with teammates.
This unit develops fundamental throwing and catching skills through a carefully structured progression from individual practice to competitive application. Year 2 students build confidence with underarm throwing before advancing to overarm techniques, with each lesson emphasising accuracy, teamwork, and tactical thinking. The unit uniquely combines skill development with social learning, as students support partners and work together to achieve success before applying skills in competitive contexts.
This unit builds fundamental ball control skills by systematically exploring how different parts of the body can manipulate and control a ball. Students develop confidence through progressive challenges that move from static control to dynamic movement, establishing the motor patterns essential for future games and sports. The approach emphasises exploration and discovery, allowing students to understand their body's capabilities whilst building the foundational skills needed for invasion games.
This unit develops Year 2 students' fundamental ball handling skills whilst introducing the tactical concept of possession through progressive team challenges. The emphasis is on building confidence with ball control using hands before transitioning to collaborative play, creating a foundation for future invasion games whilst developing communication and teamwork skills.