Foundations of Ball Mastery and Team Play
•Year 3
•Football
•Distributed around playing area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Size 3 footballs preferred, tennis balls for beginners
For boundaries, gates, and target areas
Alternative: Marker spots, bean bags, plastic bottles
Placed in marked target area for main activity
Alternative: Traffic cones, skittles, foam blocks, boxes
For team identification in main game
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured tops
Striking the ball with the inside surface of the foot for accuracy
Controlling the ball when it comes to you, using inside foot to stop or cushion
Two cones placed apart that the ball must pass through as a target
Your team having control of the ball through passing and movement
An object or area you aim to hit or reach with the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following instructions, communication between partners, descriptive language for technique feedback, speaking and listening in reflection
Counting points in gate challenges, measuring distances between partners, calculating team scores, estimating angles for accurate passing
Understanding forces in ball flight, friction between ball and ground affecting speed, body mechanics in kicking motion
Cooperation and teamwork, supporting others, managing emotions in competitive situations, honest self-assessment
Central location with clear sight lines to all students, moving between groups during practice
Technical execution of inside foot passing, cooperation during partner work, safety awareness
["Step in if passing becomes too powerful and unsafe", "Intervene if team games become too competitive or unfair", "Provide individual support for students struggling with technique"]
Use clear, slow demonstrations emphasising key teaching points, involve students in demonstrations when appropriate, repeat demonstrations if confusion observed
Minimum 30m x 20m clear area, preferably grass or artificial surface
Level surface free from holes, wet patches, or debris that could cause slips
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid or seek additional support as needed
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