Lesson 1 - Setting Up Shooting Opportunities
Team Strategy & Coordination
•Year 6
•Football
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How can we work as a team to create the best scoring opportunities?
Learning Objectives
- Play effectively as both an attacker and defender in game situations
- Pass accurately to set up shooting opportunities for teammates
- Run onto the ball to attempt shots and score goals
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate tactical awareness by creating scoring opportunities
- Students will show improved passing accuracy under pressure
- Students will execute coordinated attacking movements
Equipment & Resources Required
Half the class start with a ball
Alternative: Size 3 or 4 footballs, soft-touch balls for indoor use
Set up 10-15 pairs of cones across the area
Alternative: Markers, small hurdles, or bean bags
Central goal wider than outer goals
Alternative: Cone goals, bench goals, or marked areas
For team identification during games
Alternative: Different coloured tops or bands
Key Vocabulary
Passing the ball to create a better shooting opportunity for a teammate
Moving forward to meet a pass rather than standing still and waiting
Predicting where a teammate will move and passing accordingly
Understanding when to pass, shoot, or create space for teammates
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball control and dribbling skills
- Simple passing techniques
- Understanding of basic football rules
Current Skills
- Setting up teammates for shooting opportunities
- Tactical awareness in attacking situations
- Coordinated team movements
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical formations
- Counter-attacking strategies
- Complex passing combinations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Pass accuracy is crucial - use inside of foot for consistent results
- Timing is everything - pass just ahead of running teammate
- Communication between teammates creates successful shooting opportunities
- Sometimes passing creates better chances than shooting yourself
- The pace of pass must be firm enough to beat defenders
- Anticipation and movement reading are essential skills
- Tactical awareness develops through understanding positional advantages
Common Misconceptions
- Always trying to score individually rather than creating team opportunities
- Passing directly to feet instead of leading runners into space
- Poor timing - passing too early or too late for teammate movement
- Lack of communication leading to missed opportunities
- Not understanding when a teammate has a better shooting position
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries, use positive reinforcement frequently
dyspraxia
- Use larger, softer balls initially, allow extra practice time, provide step-by-step movement breakdown
autism spectrum
- Provide clear structure with visual schedule, use consistent routines, offer quiet break space if overwhelmed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and cones, provide clear verbal descriptions of setup, assign sighted peer buddy
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals and demonstrations, provide written instructions on board, ensure face-to-face communication
physical disability
- Adapt passing distances, allow seated passing variations, modify movement requirements as needed
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Calculating scores (5 points for central goal, 1 for outer goals), measuring distances for setup, angles of passes and shots
Science
Forces involved in passing and shooting, trajectory of ball flight, friction between ball and surface
Geography
Understanding of space and positioning, mapping movement patterns, directional awareness
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, making decisions that benefit the group, managing competitive emotions
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position with clear view of all groups, move to support specific activities as needed
Observation Focus
Look for passing accuracy, timing of runs, communication between teammates, application of lesson focus
Intervention Points
Step in if rules not followed, safety concerns arise, or students need technical support
Demonstration Notes
Use students as positive examples, slow down complex movements for clarity, repeat key demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Pass to the space, not the player!'
- •'Look for teammates in better positions!'
- •'Great timing on that run!'
- •'Remember - central goal is worth more points!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m for main game, additional space for warm-up activities
Surface Check
Even grass or artificial surface, free from holes, stones, or debris
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check footballs are properly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Verify goal posts are stable and secure
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during high-intensity play
- •Trips and falls on uneven surface
- •Ball strikes to head or body
- •Overexertion in competitive situations
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •No-tackling zone reduces collision risk
- •Adequate spacing between practice groups
- •Progressive intensity building throughout lesson
- •Regular water breaks in warm weather
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all playing areas
- •Monitor compliance with no-tackling zone rules
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion
- •Ensure passive defending stays within safe limits
Emergency Procedures
Stop whistle for immediate halt, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, clear area if needed