Essential Skill Foundations
•Year 2
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Stored in equipment bag at lesson start
Alternative: Bean bags, soft play balls
Different colours preferred for identification
Alternative: Floor spots, markers
Used for reaction catching activity
Alternative: Small soft balls, tennis balls
Set up around playing area for conclusion
Alternative: Coloured bibs, floor spots
Catching the ball successfully most of the time using good technique
Using hand gestures to show you are ready to receive the ball
Creating a clear space with your hands for your partner to aim at
Using soft, relaxed hands to absorb the impact of the ball
Fair play, encouragement, following rules and supporting teammates
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, using descriptive language for technique feedback, communication through signals
Force and motion in ball throwing, reaction times and nervous system responses, impact and absorption of energy
Cooperation and teamwork, honesty in self-assessment, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' success
Central location with clear sightlines to all groups, move between pairs during activities
Catching technique, signalling clarity, partner cooperation, sporting values demonstration
Step in for unsafe throwing, support struggling catchers, facilitate partner changes if needed
Use successful students as models, contrast good and poor technique clearly, involve students in identifying key success factors
Minimum 20m x 15m indoor hall or outdoor hard surface area
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, adequate friction for movement
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply first aid if qualified, seek additional help if needed
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