Foundational Skills & Confidence
•Year 7
•Football
•Stored in equipment bag at side of area, distributed at start
Alternative: Size 3 balls for smaller students, tennis balls for initial practice
Used for marking lanes, areas and end zones - bright colours preferred
Alternative: Marker discs, corner flags, witches hats
5 red, 5 blue, 5 yellow for team identification
Alternative: Team bands, coloured t-shirts
For timing activities and rotation periods
Alternative: Phone timer, whistle with timing function
The ability to receive, manipulate and move with the ball using different parts of the foot
Keeping control of the ball as a team without the opposition gaining control
Taking responsibility to guide, encourage and organise teammates effectively
Understanding of space, teammates and opponents around you
When opponents are close and trying to win the ball back
The target area where teams must stop the ball or pass to score
Moving into and using empty areas on the pitch effectively
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, giving clear instructions, active listening to teammates
Calculating possession percentages, measuring distances for tactical positioning, timing activities in seconds
Understanding forces in ball control, friction between foot and ball, cardiovascular response to exercise
Non-verbal communication, body language in leadership, performance under pressure
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns across the pitch
Leadership development, teamwork skills, resilience when losing possession, respect for opponents
Move between activity areas to provide maximum visibility, position at corners during games for full court view
Watch for ball control technique, spatial awareness, quality of communication, and leadership behaviours
Step in if possession activities become too physical, if leadership becomes negative, or if safety concerns arise
Use students as positive examples during activities, exaggerate key teaching points for visibility, model excellent communication and encouragement
Minimum 60m x 40m total space for all activities, with clear boundaries marked
Even grass or artificial surface, free from holes, debris or hazardous objects
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if required
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