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This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental skills of football through a progressive journey from individual ball control to collaborative team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with basic techniques whilst developing tactical awareness through questioning and problem-solving. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, creating a solid foundation for future invasion game learning.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Inside Foot Passing and Receiving
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use accurate passing and smart positioning to keep possession of the ball as a team?

Key Objectives:

  • • Pass and receive the ball using the inside of the foot with increasing accuracy and control
  • • Work collaboratively to maintain possession through accurate passing and movement

Lesson 2

Ball Control and Trapping Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control and trap a moving ball to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • • Control and trap a ball moving along the ground with increasing accuracy
  • • Move into space to receive the ball and maintain possession

Lesson 3

Passing and Possession
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use passing to keep possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • • To use short passes accurately to maintain possession
  • • To work as a team to move towards goal

Lesson 4

Finding Space to Receive
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use space cleverly to help our team keep the ball and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • • Recognise and move into space to receive the ball effectively
  • • Send the ball and immediately move into a new space

Lesson 5

Outside Foot Control and Dribbling
45 min

Big Question:

How can mastering the outside of the foot help us become more creative and unpredictable players?

Key Objectives:

  • • Control the ball using the outside of the foot and dribble with confidence
  • • Receive the ball and dribble effectively into space

Lesson 6

Cushioning and Team Communication
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to control the ball and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • • Use short passes and cushioning techniques to build an attack effectively
  • • Determine when to run into space to receive the ball from teammates