Lesson 3 - Punting and Striking with Accuracy
Precision & Target Challenges
•Year 2
•Target Games
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How can we improve our accuracy when striking and punting balls at targets?
Learning Objectives
- To develop punting accuracy with both feet
- To improve striking control and height when using implements
- To understand tactical considerations when aiming at moving targets
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved punting technique with both feet
- Students will show better control when striking with bats and rackets
- Students will apply tactical awareness in target games
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around activity areas
Alternative: Soft sponge balls, foam balls
Available at striking stations
Alternative: Unihoc sticks, cricket bats, short-handled bats
For target catching activities
Alternative: Large cone circles, rope circles
For boundaries, goals and targets
Alternative: Markers, spots
For collection games
Alternative: Small balls, markers
Height adjustable for Year 2 students
Alternative: Cones, improvised stands
Weighted for stability
Alternative: Plastic bottles, tall cones
Key Vocabulary
Kicking a ball out of your hands before it touches the ground
Hitting a ball with a bat, racket or stick
Hitting your intended target consistently
The path the ball takes through the air
Continuing the movement after striking or punting the ball
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball handling and catching skills
- Understanding of simple target games
- Basic coordination and balance
Current Skills
- Punting with both feet for accuracy
- Striking with implements for control
- Tactical awareness in target situations
Next Steps
- Advanced striking techniques with varied implements
- Complex target game strategies
- Combination skills in game situations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Punting accuracy comes from body position and foot direction towards target
- Striking requires side-on stance, eye contact with ball, and good follow through
- Leading moving targets is essential for successful hits
- Both feet should be developed for punting versatility
- Control and accuracy are more important than power
- Tactical thinking improves success in target games
- Safety is paramount when aiming at people - gentle contact only
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking power is more important than accuracy - emphasise control and placement
- Aiming directly at current position of moving targets - teach leading and prediction
- Only using preferred foot - encourage both foot development from start
- Facing the target when striking - teach side-on position for power and accuracy
- Holding ball to side when punting - demonstrate front position for better control
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Short activity bursts, clear boundaries, regular positive feedback, movement between activities
dyspraxia
- Larger equipment for easier handling, reduced complexity in multi-step activities, extra practice time
autism spectrum
- Clear visual routines, predictable activity structure, quiet zones available if needed
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of demonstrations, partner guidance system
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations and clear hand signals, written instruction cards, ensure good visual contact
physical disability
- Seated punting variations, adapted striking implements, modified distances and targets
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting successful attempts, measuring distances, angles of trajectory, timing activities
Science
Forces and motion in ball flight, trajectory paths, cause and effect in accuracy
Geography
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns around activity areas
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, celebrating others' success
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position for demonstrations, move around during practice to observe all students, corner position for game overview
Observation Focus
Punting technique development, striking accuracy and control, tactical understanding, safety compliance
Intervention Points
Step in if unsafe equipment use, correct major technique errors, support struggling students, manage game disputes
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate: Exaggerate key technique points for visibility, use slow motion for complex skills, involve students in demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Foot pointing towards target!'
- •'Eyes on the ball!'
- •'Kick with your laces!'
- •'Aim where they're going!'
- •'Side-on position for striking!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 15m hall or outdoor area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for movement activities
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check balloon balls are intact and properly inflated
- •Verify striking implements have no cracks or damage
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or damage
- •Confirm bean bags are securely fastened
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during movement
- •Being hit by punted or struck balls
- •Trips and falls during running activities
- •Strikes from bats or rackets
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established and maintained
- •Adequate spacing between all activities
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Emphasis on control over power in all activities
- •Safe punting technique emphasised throughout
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all students
- •Monitor striking activities closely
- •Ensure safe punting at moving targets
- •Check students following safety rules
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact office if needed