Big Question:

How can we use movement and communication to receive the ball effectively in football?

Key Objectives:

• • Work collaboratively to run onto the ball and receive it under control
• • Move towards the ball and receive it whilst maintaining possession

Big Question:

How can we use different types of marking to stop attackers from receiving the ball and scoring?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and apply front marking techniques to prevent attacking players from receiving the ball
• • To demonstrate goalside marking when defending close to goal

Big Question:

How can we use our body position and technique to safely win the ball back from an opponent?

Key Objectives:

• • To perform a standing tackle technique to dispossess an attacker safely
• • To apply defensive tackling skills in game scenarios with confidence

Big Question:

How can we use dribbling skills to help our team keep possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • Use dribbling skills to progress forward while maintaining ball control
• • Combine dribbling and passing to benefit team possession

Big Question:

How can we use powerful, accurate passes to move the ball quickly across longer distances and create better attacking opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To pass the ball accurately to players over longer distances using the side of the foot
• • To work collaboratively and select the best time to use a long pass in game situations

Big Question:

How can we use all our football skills together to play effectively as a team?

Key Objectives:

• • Implement skills learnt over the 6 lessons into competitive games
• • Use passing on the move skills with teammates in game situations