Ball Control & Decision-Making
•Year 4
•Football
•Placed around perimeter of area for easy collection
Alternative: Size 3 footballs for better control, tennis balls for beginners
Central cones for turning practice, corner goals for games
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk lines
Clear colour distinction for 4v4 games
Alternative: Coloured bands or temporary team identification
A turn where you drag the ball backwards with the sole of your foot before turning in the opposite direction
A turn using the inside or outside of the foot to pull the ball around your body
The foot that remains on the ground for balance while the other foot controls the ball
Using the full space available across the pitch to spread out play
Moving the ball quickly to areas where there are fewer opponents
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of turning (90°, 180°), counting points during warm-up activity, spatial geometry in N-shaped course
Forces involved in turning and direction change, friction between boot and ball, momentum and acceleration
Directions and compass points during turning, spatial awareness and mapping movement patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, accepting decisions and authority, self-assessment and honest reflection
Central location during demonstrations, circulate during practice, corner position for game observation
Technical development of turning skills, tactical understanding in games, sportsmanship and rule acceptance
Step in if technique is dangerous, support struggling students, address poor sportsmanship immediately
Use students as positive examples whenever possible, show techniques from multiple angles, emphasise key teaching points clearly
Minimum 30m x 20m for warm-up, multiple 20m x 10m areas for games, clear demonstration space
Dry, level grass or artificial surface free from hazards, holes, or debris
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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