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Lesson 3 - Passing Forward Skills

Tactics & Ball Control

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Year 2

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Invasion Games

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45 min

Big Question

How can we work together to move forwards and score in team games?

Learning Objectives

To work with a partner to pass and move forwards to progress towards a target
To coordinate hands and feet to progress forwards effectively
To attempt to use simple attacking play in invasion games

Key Outcomes

Students will demonstrate passing and moving with a partner
Students will show coordination when catching and moving forwards
Students will understand basic attacking principles in team games

Equipment & Resources Required

Softballs

15 (1 per 2 students)

Pre-positioned around activity area perimeter

Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls, tennis balls

Coloured Bibs

30 (2 colours, 15 each)

Organised in two containers for quick distribution

Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts, arm bands

Dish Cones

Used to create lanes and scoring zones

Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers on floor

Hoops

Placed to mark scoring zones in activity area

Alternative: Rope circles, chalked circles

Goals

Positioned at ends of practice lanes

Alternative: Cones forming goal shapes, wall targets

Key Vocabulary

Attacking

Moving forwards towards the opponent's goal to try to score

Consecutive passes

Passes made one after another without dropping or losing the ball

Possession

Having control of the ball as a team

Invasion game

A game where teams try to get into the opponent's area to score

Target

The goal or area we are trying to reach to score points

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic throwing and catching skills
Understanding of personal space
Experience of working with partners

Current Skills

Passing whilst moving forwards
Coordinated movement with ball skills
Basic attacking play concepts

Next Steps

Advanced passing techniques
Defending principles
Small-sided invasion games

Milestone Indicators

Maintains ball control whilst moving

Successfully completes 3+ consecutive passes

Shows awareness of space and direction

Key Teaching Points

Always keep eyes on the ball when catching and throwing
Pass first, then move - never throw while running
Remember your partner is moving forwards too - don't throw behind them
Use soft underarm throws aimed at chest height for accuracy
Work as a team to move towards the scoring areas together
Count passes out loud to help your team succeed
Fair play means sharing the ball and encouraging everyone

Common Misconceptions

Students think they should throw as hard as possible - emphasise accuracy over power
Children believe they should stay in one position - teach importance of movement
Assumption that catching is passive - explain active hand positioning
Misconception that faster equals better - stress control and coordination
Belief that only ball carrier matters - highlight team movement principles

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries and expectations, use movement breaks between activities

dyspraxia

Use larger equipment, slow down demonstrations, provide additional practice time, offer alternative movement patterns

autism spectrum

Provide clear visual schedule of activities, allow for sensory breaks, use consistent partnership pairings

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured balls and bibs, provide verbal cues for spatial awareness, assign sighted buddy for guidance

hearing impairment

Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, provide written instruction cards, ensure face-to-face communication

physical disability

Adapt to seated passing if needed, use larger lighter balls, modify movement requirements to individual capabilities

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Following multi-step instructions, using descriptive vocabulary for movement, communication skills during partner work

Maths

Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances between partners, calculating team scores and statistics

Science

Forces and motion in ball throwing, balance and coordination during movement, cause and effect in passing accuracy

PSHE

Cooperation and teamwork, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' achievements, fair play principles

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move around perimeter during activities for full visibility, position near less confident students during skill introduction

Observation Focus

Watch for coordination development, partnership cooperation, and safety awareness during movement

Intervention Points

Step in if students struggle with catching, if partnerships aren't working, or if safety concerns arise

Demonstration Notes

Use exaggerated movements for visibility, demonstrate with confident student for peer modelling, repeat demonstrations as needed

Verbal Cues

•'Eyes on the ball!'
•'Soft hands for catching!'
•'Pass then move!'
•'Find the space!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Minimum 30m x 20m for all activities, with clear boundaries marked

Surface Check

Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for movement activities

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check all balls are properly inflated and free from damage
•Ensure bibs are clean and appropriate size
•Verify cones and hoops have no sharp edges or cracks

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Collisions during movement activities
•Slips and falls during directional changes
•Ball impact injuries from hard throws
•Equipment entanglement from bibs or loose clothing

Risk Mitigation

•Clear boundaries and lanes established for all activities
•Adequate spacing maintained between students and groups
•Progressive skill building from static to dynamic activities
•Use of soft balls appropriate for age group
•Constant supervision with strategic positioning

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position for maximum visibility of all participants
•Monitor high-activity areas during possession games
•Stay mobile during partner activities to provide support
•Clear sightlines to emergency exits maintained

Emergency Procedures

Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear emergency contact procedures