Ball Skills
•Year 2
•8 Lessons
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.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use different parts of our body to control and move a ball safely?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we roll a ball accurately to hit different types of targets?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I use different parts of my body to control a moving ball?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we keep a ball close and under control while moving with our feet?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use different parts of my foot to control where the ball goes?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to become skilled at sending and receiving balls?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use our hands to control a bouncing ball while moving?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can I use different parts of my body to control a ball effectively in various situations?
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