KS1 · Physical education · Year 2
Passing and receiving using our feet
Ball skills: passing, dribbling and scoring
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Your learning goal
I can pass and receive the ball with control using my feet.
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Passing and receiving using our feet: 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 receive the ball with control using my feet.
Key learning points
- Move: passing the ball requires placing the non-kicking foot next to the ball and kicking with the inside of our foot.
- Move: cushioning the ball with the inside of your foot enables you to receive the ball with control.
- Think: focusing and being ready, enables passes to be cushioned and received successfully.
- Feel: showing commitment to improving your passing and receiving skills shows self-belief.
- Connect: communicating effectively with your partner will increase the chances of passing and receiving accurately.
Words to know
- cushioning
- gently stopping the ball so it doesn't bounce away
- passing
- transferring the ball from one player to another
- receiving
- when we gain possession of the ball from our teammate
Common mistakes
Pupils just stand still when receiving the ball, not understanding the importance of positioning.
Encourage pupils to understand the importance of moving towards the ball and getting set when receiving it.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Try to pair pupils up with other pupils of a similar ability and expereince.