Lesson 3 - Combining Dribbling, Passing and Receiving
Foundation Feet Skills Through Progressive Team Play
•Year 2
•Ball Skills
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How can we work together as a team to keep possession of the ball and avoid losing it to the defenders?
Learning Objectives
- To combine dribbling, passing and receiving using feet to maintain possession
- To understand when and why to pass or dribble in game situations
- To demonstrate accurate passing and controlled receiving with a partner
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate coordinated ball skills combining multiple techniques
- Students will make tactical decisions about when to pass or dribble
- Students will work effectively with partners to maintain possession under pressure
Equipment & Resources Required
Distribute balls around perimeter of playing area before lesson starts
Alternative: Size 3 footballs preferred, tennis balls for control practice
Use to mark playing area boundaries and monster cave entrance gates
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, or spots
For identifying monster ball eaters (defenders) during games
Alternative: Coloured bands or scarves
Key Vocabulary
Keeping control of the ball within your team
Moving the ball with your feet while maintaining close control
Sending the ball accurately to a teammate using your feet
Bringing the ball under control when it comes from a teammate
Keeping the ball close to your feet so you can decide what to do next
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball control and dribbling with feet
- Simple passing using inside of foot
- Understanding of personal space and boundaries
Current Skills
- Combining multiple ball skills in sequence
- Tactical awareness of when to pass or dribble
- Partner cooperation and communication
Next Steps
- Small-sided games with multiple objectives
- Introducing shooting and goal-scoring
- Advanced passing techniques (outside of foot, through balls)
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Non-kicking foot placement beside ball for accurate passing
- Inside of foot contact for controlled, accurate passes
- Keep ball close to feet when dribbling under pressure
- Communication with partner essential for maintaining possession
- Quick decision-making between passing and dribbling based on situation
- Consequences of losing possession in game situations
- Teamwork and cooperation more important than individual skill
Common Misconceptions
- Students think harder kicks are better passes - teach control over power
- Belief that dribbling is always better than passing - show when each is appropriate
- Assumption that only ball carrier can be tagged - clarify Mud Monster rules
- Thinking rescue passes don't need to be accurate - emphasise quality over speed
- Misconception that possession is individual not team responsibility - reinforce partnership concept
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide frequent movement breaks, use clear visual boundaries, offer specific role responsibilities to maintain focus
dyspraxia
- Use larger equipment, simplify skill combinations, provide extra demonstration time, pair with supportive partner, allow extra practice time for coordination
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, establish quiet zones for breaks, maintain predictable routines, give extra processing time for instructions
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and bibs, provide verbal descriptions of all activities, pair with sighted partner for guidance, use bells inside balls for audio feedback
hearing impairment
- Use visual demonstrations and clear hand signals, provide written instruction cards, ensure student can see teacher's face for lip reading, pair with hearing partner
physical disability
- Modify to seated ball skills, use larger/softer balls, reduce playing area size, allow use of hands if feet not available, provide wheelchair-accessible spaces
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following complex instructions, using descriptive vocabulary for movement, communicating effectively with partners
Maths
Counting passes in Monster Cave challenges, measuring distances for passing, timing possession periods, spatial awareness and positioning
Science
Understanding forces when kicking balls, balance and coordination, effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing
Geography
Directional language (left, right, towards, away from), mapping movement patterns around playing area
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, honesty in following game rules, empathy for partners and opponents
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around perimeter of playing area to observe all students, periodically enter playing area to give individual feedback
Observation Focus
Watch for ball control technique, partnership cooperation, understanding of possession concept, and safe play
Intervention Points
Step in if students struggling with basic techniques, safety concerns arise, or rules not being followed correctly
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements so all students can see. Select confident students for demonstrations. Always show technique side-on for best visibility of foot placement.
Verbal Cues
- •'Keep that ball close to your feet!'
- •'Look at your partner before you pass!'
- •'Gentle touches - small steps!'
- •'Work together as a team!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m playing area plus 10m x 5m Monster Cave area, clear of obstacles
Surface Check
Dry, even surface checked for holes, debris, or slippery areas
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all footballs are properly inflated and free from damage
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Verify bibs are clean and have no torn fabric that could catch
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during gameplay
- •Slips and falls when changing direction quickly
- •Ball strikes to face or body during passing
- •Overexertion during intensive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established and regularly reinforced
- •Adequate spacing maintained between working pairs
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Regular water breaks and monitoring for fatigue
- •Clear rules about gentle tagging only
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position at corner of playing area for maximum visibility
- •Monitor Monster Cave area for safe entry/exit
- •Watch for signs of frustration or overexertion
- •Ensure Mud Monsters and Ball Eaters follow safety rules
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs. Assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, and seek additional support if required. Ensure other students remain safely occupied.