KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
Combine passing and dribbling to create space
Invasion games: maintaining possession and stopping an attack through basketball
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Your learning goal
I can pass and dribble in a game to create space to help my team keep possession of the ball.
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Combine passing and dribbling to create space: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can pass and dribble in a game to create space to help my team keep possession of the ball.
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling the ball with control and changing direction helps us beat a defender and creates scoring chances.
- Think: selecting between bounce or chest passes helps outwit our opponents, creating scoring opportunities.
- Think: quick decisions as to whether to pass or dribble in a game situation increases our chance of keeping possession.
- Feel: encouraging our teammates, even when they make mistakes, shows that we are an excellent role model to others.
- Connect: communicating and collaborating with our team and with our opponents is an excellent way of showing respect.
Words to know
- dribbling
- moving the ball with your hands
- pass
- transferring the ball from one player to another
- outwit
- using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage over our opponents.
Common mistakes
Pupils often mistake dribbling fast and dribbling with control, which causes them to lose control of the ball. Often pupils won't catch the ball but just move straight into a dribble.
Explain to pupils that dribbling fast is good but dribbling with control is essential. The better control they have, the faster they will be able to dribble. Remind them that they should receive the ball and assess the best option before dribbling.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Reinforce that good spacing allows for better passing and dribbling opportunities, whilst also making it harder for defenders. Ensure playing areas have enough space for pupils to apply this. Remind pupils that they cannot take the ball out of an opponent's hands.