This unit develops Year 4 students' fundamental football skills through a carefully structured progression from individual ball mastery to collaborative game play. The emphasis is on building confidence with the ball whilst developing tactical awareness and defensive understanding. Through eight progressive lessons, students transition from solo skill development to applying techniques under pressure in competitive situations, culminating in tournament play where fair play and teamwork are equally valued alongside technical ability.
This unit elevates Year 4 students from basic football skills to sophisticated tactical thinking and leadership on the pitch. The emphasis shifts from individual technique mastery to understanding how skills work together in competitive scenarios, developing both technical proficiency and game intelligence. Through progressive challenges, students learn to make split-second decisions under pressure while demonstrating sportsmanship and teamwork.
This unit develops Year 4 students' ability to maintain possession and create attacking opportunities through progressive skill refinement and tactical understanding. Building from individual ball mastery to collaborative team play, students learn how technical skills serve strategic purposes in invasion games. The unit emphasises intelligent decision-making alongside physical competence, preparing students to apply skills adaptively in competitive contexts.
This unit develops Year 4 students' ability to think tactically in football by systematically teaching complementary attacking and defending skills. Rather than focusing solely on ball control, students learn to read game situations, make strategic decisions, and understand the relationship between offensive and defensive play. The unit's strength lies in its balanced approach, ensuring students develop as complete players who can contribute effectively in all phases of the game.