Passing and receiving skills
I can pass and receive the ball accurately to help my team keep possession.
Passing and receiving skills
I can pass and receive the ball accurately to help my team keep possession.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving into space and always being ready to receive a pass is important to keep possession of the ball.
- Move: accurate passing requires stepping into the pass and looking at your partner's target.
- Think: concentration is important to improve accuracy when passing and receiving the ball to keep possession.
- Feel: always working hard and trying your best demonstrates self motivation.
- Connect: treating teammates with respect makes the task more enjoyable and increases our chance of being successful.
Keywords
Passing - transferring the ball from one player to another
Accuracy - the ability to control where we send a ball
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Common misconception
Pupils panic when there is a defender and kick/strike/throw the ball away quickly to prevent the defender getting too close to them.
Explain that if we panic, we will probably lose possession in a game. Encourage pupils to take their time. Bring in walking defenders instead to slow the game down.
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Passing and receiving skills, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Passing and receiving skills, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
1 ball between 2 pupils (the type depends on your focus), 30+ cones, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
