Ball Mastery & Tactics
•Year 5
•Football
•Distributed around activity areas, spare balls available at corners
Alternative: Size 3 balls for smaller students, tennis balls for control practice
Mark corners of grids and running lanes clearly
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or chalk lines
Two contrasting colours for team identification
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts or bands
Positioned at opposite ends of game area
Alternative: Benches, bags, or marked areas
Sending the ball to a teammate while running or moving
Passing the ball immediately upon receiving it without stopping
Moving to an area where you can receive the ball effectively
Positioning yourself to help teammates by being available for a pass
The speed and power applied to a pass to reach the intended target
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Forces in ball movement, friction on different surfaces, energy transfer in passing, cardiovascular responses to exercise
Spatial awareness, directions and movement patterns, mapping of playing areas and positions
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, communication skills, goal setting and self-improvement
Move around activities to observe all students, position at corners during square work for best visibility
Watch for smooth coordination between running and passing, note decision-making improvements, assess teamwork development
Step in if safety rules are broken, provide individual coaching for struggling students, adjust activity difficulty as needed
Show techniques slowly first, then at full speed. Use students as positive examples when appropriate. Emphasise key teaching points clearly.
Minimum 30m x 40m area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Even, dry surface free from debris, holes, or slippery areas
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact school procedures if necessary
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