Big Question:

How can mastering the art of turning with the ball give you the advantage in football?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the ability to turn with the ball in controlled situations
• • To apply turning skills in game situations to maintain possession

Big Question:

How can I use running with the ball to create goal-scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • Recognise space and opportunities for running with the ball
• • Travel quickly and effectively with the ball while maintaining control

Big Question:

How can we become more effective at passing while moving to create better attacking opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To combine running with the ball and sending it into space
• • To select appropriate timing and placement when passing on the move

Big Question:

How can maintaining our positions and communicating effectively help our team create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To play effectively in restricted positions whilst maintaining space on the pitch
• • To choose appropriate moments to change position in game situations to create space

Big Question:

How can individual skills like the step-over help our team maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • Distinguish between when teams are in possession and when possession is lost
• • Challenge themselves as individuals to maintain possession using the step-over technique

Big Question:

How can mastering bouncing ball control make me a more effective player in football matches?

Key Objectives:

• • To implement and apply skills developed throughout the unit to control bouncing balls effectively
• • To demonstrate confident control of bouncing balls while maintaining possession under pressure