Warm-down activities

Pupils should gently hop around the area and slow down to a walking pace. They should find a space and stretch to touch their ankles and reach to the sky to finish. Everyone claps hands to show how much fun we had in the lesson.

Gather the pupils around in a group. Discuss what was learnt. Ask for volunteers who can demonstrate how to send, receive, kick and travel with a ball. Emphasise that we can practise these skills in further lessons.

Talk about how we can improve our ball skills at home. Ask the pupils about ways of staying fit and healthy - who plays for a local football team? Emphasise that regular exercise improves health and helps body parts to work well. Give the class an opportunity to ask any questions and then let them get changed.

Extension activities

In the next lesson(s) further develop the games by introducing new elements. For example, in Take Over use ability groups from the outset so that the most skilful ball players are stretched and the lesser able players experience enjoyment and success.

In 1,2,3,4, 5 ask the pupils to "call out" each others' name as they pass the ball in order to increase confidence and be aware of what it is like to be playing a real game of football.

Encourage the class to collect photos of their favourite footballer to make a display. Explain that the internet has good links to find out about football in Wales and the UK such as www.dragonsoccer.co.uk and www.thefa.com.

Ideas for assessment

  • Assess whether pupils show control and are able to safely move into a space without colliding
  • Consider whether the pupils can work cooperatively with a partner and can abide by simple rules
  • Judge whether over time the pupils show good control in dribbling the ball


 

 
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