Ball Control & Decision-Making
•Year 4
•Football
•Distribute around area perimeter before lesson starts
Alternative: Size 3 footballs, or tennis balls for better control
Use for area boundaries and obstacle placement in progressions
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or flat discs
For identifying taggers and team differentiation
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts or bands
Moving the ball using your feet while maintaining close control
Using your body to protect the ball from an opponent
Gentle contact with the ball to maintain control
The inner part of your foot used for accurate ball control
The outer part of your foot used for quick direction changes
The bottom of your foot used for stopping and rolling the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving and receiving instructions clearly
Spatial awareness and geometry through cone navigation, counting touches and time measurement
Forces and motion in ball control, balance and stability in shielding techniques
Self-confidence building, resilience through challenge, teamwork and cooperation skills
Move around area perimeter to observe all students, central position for demonstrations
Ball control quality, body positioning during shielding, engagement in competitive activities
When technique breaks down, during partner mismatches, if competitiveness becomes negative
Use slow motion for technique clarity, emphasise key contact points, involve students in demonstrations
Minimum 30m x 20m for main activities, 40m x 30m for games
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for football activities
Stop, assess, appropriate first aid/support, incident recording if required
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