Skill Drill Invasion Games Activities for Year 1

Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format

Partners work together to complete consecutive catches in decreasing numbers, swapping places between each set

Progressive challenges developing ball bouncing technique and coordination

Static skill practice with individual balls focusing on fundamental ball manipulation techniques using different parts of the foot

Structured stations where students explore different ways of controlling and manipulating balls using hands

Students explore different balls and equipment to understand how properties affect bouncing performance

Partner work developing ball control and protection using body positioning

Ball control activity where students dribble around giving high fives to build social interaction and ball handling skills

Partner practice developing basic ball control using inside and outside of feet

Partner activity developing accurate bounce passing technique while aiming for hoop targets

Partners practice accurate bounce passing with progressive challenges and counting goals

Partner-based drill focusing on accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges

Partner activity developing controlled dodging skills through following and leading exercises

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

Partner activity where mice lead cats through direction changes, developing following skills and spatial awareness

Skill development activity teaching correct defensive body position and stance

Progressive target throwing activity with individual and team scoring challenges

Students practice dodging techniques while touching cones and avoiding chasers

1v1 competitive activity where partners take turns trying to dribble a ball from one cone to another while the other defends

Partner activity where children practice positioning between a moving ball and an imaginary target

Progressive skill development from two-handed bouncing to one-handed dribbling while moving

Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy

Partners pass through cone gates and navigate between multiple targets while developing accuracy and communication