KS3 · Physical education · Year 7
Passing and movement off the ball
Invasion games: basic tactics to overcome opponents through futsal
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Your learning goal
I can pass with both feet and find space to move into after passing.
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Passing and movement off the ball: 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 with both feet and find space to move into after passing.
Key learning points
- Move: changing direction by pushing hard off the outside foot helps to get into space and become free from defenders.
- Think: using the instep provides control and kicking with the top of the foot provides power.
- Think: you can identify the best place to move into once you have made a pass to a teammate.
- Feel: dedication to move quickly after passing provides options and increases the likelihood of being passed back to.
- Connect: good movement off the ball is really important to ensure you are always providing support to your teammates.
Words to know
- space
- an area of the pitch where there are no players or where there is room to move the ball or run into
- accuracy
- the ability to pass the ball to a specific target with precision
- give and go
- a short pass to a teammate and then receive a quick pass back into space
Common mistakes
Pupils make a pass and stand still, waiting for the next ball. This is a common issue, especially in futsal, where quick transitions and movement are key.
After passing, always move to create an option. A great habit is to perform a give-and-go, where you pass the ball and immediately make a run to receive it back. This keeps the game fluid.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Encourage your more able pupils to use both feet when passing and to play at speed. It is also useful to differentiate your groups so you have pupils of similar ability working together. More experienced pupils should be passing and moving at speed.