Foundations of Ball Mastery and Team Play
•Year 3
•Football
•Distribute balls to group leaders at start
Alternative: Size 3 footballs, tennis balls for control practice
12 for boundaries, 8 for end zones
Alternative: Markers, spots, chalk lines
Ready to distribute for team games
Alternative: Different coloured tops, bands
When your team has control of the ball
To get a touch on the ball when the opposition is passing
The scoring area where you must control the ball to score
A pass over a distance of 5-10 yards using the inside of the foot
The order of priorities: 1st shoot, 2nd pass, 3rd dribble
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, following instructions, explaining strategies
Counting passes, measuring distances for game areas, angles of passing
Forces applied to ball during passing, body systems during exercise
Following algorithms (decision-making hierarchy), logical thinking
Spatial awareness, directions, mapping movement patterns on pitch
Teamwork, making decisions under pressure, managing emotions in competitive situations
Move between activity areas to observe all groups, position at corners for maximum visibility
Watch for passing accuracy, decision-making speed, and team cooperation
Step in when activities become too easy/difficult, safety concerns arise, or students struggle with concepts
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, demonstrate from multiple angles, involve students in demonstrations where possible
Minimum 40m x 30m clear space for multiple activity areas
Even grass or artificial surface, free from holes or debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid or call for medical assistance
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