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Lesson 4 - Passing and Moving

Foundation Skills & Game Sense

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Year 4

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Football

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45 min

Big Question

How can smart movement help your team keep the ball and create scoring opportunities?

Learning Objectives

To develop passing and receiving skills with increasing control
To understand and apply movement into space after passing
To work effectively as part of an attacking team to maintain possession and score goals

Key Outcomes

Students will pass and receive the ball with improved control and accuracy
Students will demonstrate effective movement into space to support teammates
Students will apply tactical understanding in small-sided games

Equipment & Resources Required

Softballs

Distributed around activity areas, inflated to correct pressure

Alternative: Tennis balls, bean bags for control practice

Cones

Used for boundaries, goals, and space markers

Alternative: Markers, spots, bean bags

Ropes

For creating moveable goal posts in moving goals activity

Alternative: Pool noodles, cones for goals

Team bibs

To distinguish teams in small-sided games

Alternative: Different coloured cones for identification

Key Vocabulary

Passing

Sending the ball to a teammate using the inside of the foot

Moving into space

Running to an empty area where you can receive the ball safely

Receiving

Controlling the ball when it comes to you from a teammate

Possession

When your team has control of the ball

Support

Helping the person with the ball by being available to receive a pass

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic ball control using feet
Simple passing to a stationary partner
Understanding of space in PE activities

Current Skills

Passing and moving to space
Receiving the ball on the move
Basic attacking and defending roles

Next Steps

More complex passing combinations
Advanced movement patterns
Tactical decision-making in larger games

Milestone Indicators

Passes reach intended target 7/10 times

Moves to new space immediately after passing

Receives ball without stopping movement

Key Teaching Points

Always look up before passing to see your target
Move immediately after passing to a new space
Use the inside of your foot for accurate passing
Control the ball with your first touch before passing
Communicate with teammates about your intentions
Keep possession by making smart passing decisions
Show fair play and include everyone in the game

Common Misconceptions

Students think they should stay in the same position after passing - emphasise immediate movement
Believing hard passes are better - teach accuracy and appropriate power
Assuming only the person with the ball needs to move - show how off-ball movement creates options
Thinking individual skill is more important than teamwork - highlight collective success
Misconception that defending means just tackling - teach positioning and pressure

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Keep activities short and varied, provide regular positive feedback, ensure clear boundaries and rules

dyspraxia

Use larger equipment, break down skills into smaller steps, allow extra practice time, reduce complexity initially

autism spectrum

Provide clear routines and structure, offer quiet space if needed, use visual schedules for activities

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured balls, provide clear verbal descriptions of movement, assign sighted partner for guidance

hearing impairment

Use visual signals and demonstrations, provide written instructions, ensure face-to-face communication

physical disability

Adapt to seated or supported standing positions, use larger lighter balls, modify distances as needed

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Communication during games, listening to instructions, vocabulary development

Maths

Counting passes accurately, measuring distances between goals, calculating time for challenges

Science

Understanding forces in passing, physics of ball movement, body systems during exercise

Geography

Spatial awareness, understanding of direction and position, mapping movement patterns

PSHE

Teamwork and cooperation, honesty and fair play, resilience when facing challenges

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move around perimeter to observe all students, position between groups during games for maximum visibility

Observation Focus

Watch for accurate passing technique, immediate movement after passing, positive communication and fair play

Intervention Points

Step in when safety is compromised, when learning objectives are not being met, or when inclusion is lacking

Demonstration Notes

Always demonstrate with correct technique, use students as positive examples, show both successful and corrected attempts

Verbal Cues

•'Pass and move immediately!'
•'Look up before you pass!'
•'Great movement into space!'
•'Two passes before shooting!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Minimum 30m x 20m area, clear of obstacles and hazards

Surface Check

Even surface, free from holes or debris, appropriate grip for football

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check footballs are correctly inflated and undamaged
•Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
•Verify skipping ropes are in good condition with secure handles

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Ball strikes to head or body
•Collisions between moving students
•Trips over equipment or uneven surface
•Overexertion leading to fatigue

Risk Mitigation

•Clear boundaries and space awareness emphasised
•Progressive introduction of pressure and speed
•Regular breaks and rotation in activities
•Emphasis on control over power in passing

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position to observe all groups during 4v2 games
•Monitor intensity levels and fair play
•Watch for signs of fatigue or frustration

Emergency Procedures

Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required