Learning objective

  • To develop control of the ball.

Success criteria

  • I can stop the ball with

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National curriculum

Physical education

Pupils should

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following movement skills: Running and walking in different directions. Travelling with a ball at their feet. Stopping a ball with their feet. Alternatively, spend a few moments before the lesson refreshing the pupil’s memory.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use a larger ball in an area of free space; could start slowly (i.e. walking and dribbling) and focus on using just one foot and technique (either the inside or outside of the foot) at a time. 

Pupils working at greater depth

Could use a smaller ball and navigate around more obstacles, e.g. scattered cones, or through a smaller space; should be encouraged to use both of their feet when controlling the ball.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using different parts of the foot

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Vocabulary definitions

  • control

    Managing and directing the movement and position of the ball.

  • dribble

    Moving the ball along the floor using the feet.

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