Team Strategy & Coordination
•Year 6
•Football
•Check inflation and condition before lesson
Alternative: Size 4 balls acceptable for younger/smaller students
Different colours for different purposes and scoring zones
Alternative: Markers, discs, or bottles if cones unavailable
Ensure goals are stable and appropriate height
Alternative: Cone goals (2m wide) if permanent goals unavailable
For distinguishing teams during game situations
Alternative: Bands or different coloured shirts
A deliberate foul committed to prevent a clear goal-scoring opportunity
The marked position 12 yards from goal where penalty kicks are taken
When the ball bounces back into play after hitting the goalkeeper or goalpost
Deliberately directing the ball to a specific area of the goal
The approach steps taken before striking the ball in a penalty kick
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving clear instructions, explaining tactical concepts
Measuring penalty distance (12 yards), calculating accuracy percentages, geometry of goal angles and target areas
Forces and motion in ball flight, angle of projection affecting trajectory, friction between boot and ball
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and coordinates on the pitch
Pressure management and resilience, teamwork and communication, fair play and respect for rules
Central position between penalty stations for maximum visibility, move closer for individual technique feedback
Watch for consistent run-up technique, plant foot positioning, and follow-through direction
Step in when technique breaks down, when safety rules are ignored, or when students become frustrated
Always demonstrate penalty technique in slow motion first, emphasising each component separately before showing full speed
Minimum 30m x 40m area with clear boundaries, penalty spots marked 12 yards from goals
Dry, even grass or artificial surface free from holes or debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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