Tactical Attacking & Defending
•Year 4
•Football
•Distribute around playing area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Size 3 footballs for better control, soft-touch balls for beginners
Use for slalom courses and area boundaries
Alternative: Plastic markers, small obstacles, bean bags
For team identification in possession games
Alternative: Team bands, different coloured t-shirts
Position at ends of playing areas for extension activities
Alternative: Cones as goal posts, target areas marked with cones
Moving the ball forward while maintaining close control using different parts of the foot
Using the inside surface of your foot to control and move the ball
Using the outside surface of your foot to control and move the ball
When your team has control of the ball
Keeping the ball near your feet so you can change direction quickly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting consecutive passes to 5, measuring distances for slalom courses, angles of movement around cones, calculating team scores
Forces and friction between ball and foot, body systems working during exercise, balance and coordination
Directions and spatial awareness when dribbling, mapping movement patterns around obstacles
Teamwork and cooperation, perseverance when learning new skills, managing emotions in competitive situations
Move around different activities to provide individual feedback, position where you can see all groups during games
Watch for ball control technique, decision-making in games, effort and attitude, inclusion of all students
Step in if defenders become too aggressive, help students who are struggling with basic control, mediate any conflicts during games
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing technique, involve confident students in demonstrations, break down complex skills into simple steps
Minimum 30m x 20m, clear of obstacles and hazards
Even, dry surface free from debris, holes, or slippery areas
Stop, assess, provide appropriate first aid or support, seek additional help if needed
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