Big Question:

How can we use accurate passing and smart positioning to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To trap and cushion the ball effectively when receiving passes
• • To pass the ball accurately using the inside of the foot over short distances

Big Question:

How can I use my whole foot and body position to keep control of the ball even under pressure?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop ball control using different parts of the foot for effective dribbling
• • To understand and apply shielding techniques to protect possession

Big Question:

How can different types of turns help us create space and opportunities in football?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop confident turning techniques with a football using drag turns and hook turns
• • Apply turning skills in game situations to create space and opportunities

Big Question:

How can we use clever positioning and teamwork to overcome numerical advantages and disadvantages in football?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop tactical awareness in possession and when defending
• • To understand and apply numerical advantage strategies through overlapping and underlapping

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to keep possession while showing leadership on the pitch?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop defensive skills including jockeying, watching the ball, and decisive tackling
• • To demonstrate leadership skills whilst maintaining concentration when not directly involved

Big Question:

How can I use my football skills effectively in competitive situations while showing good sportsmanship?

Key Objectives:

• • To demonstrate developed skills and knowledge in a competitive environment
• • To get into effective sideways positions when receiving the ball