KS1 · Physical education · Year 1
Pushing a ball with a racket/bat into space
Ball skills: pushing and striking
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can dribble the ball into space using my racket to avoid defenders.
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Pushing a ball with a racket/bat into 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 dribble the ball into space using my racket to avoid defenders.
Key learning points
- Move: pushing a ball with control using the head of the racket enables you to change direction and keep possession
- Think: concentration can help us dribble the ball into space to keep possession and avoid defenders.
- Feel: challenging yourself to keep the ball as close as possible when faced with defenders requires courage.
- Connect: playing by the rules and encouraging others to respect the rules develops a sense of fairness.
Words to know
- possession
- the team in control of the ball
- defender
- the player or person responsible for preventing the opposition (attackers) from scoring
- concentration
- paying close attention to a given task
Common mistakes
When moving into space and away from defenders, pupils panic and rush which causes them to lose control of their ball.
Highlight the importance of always moving with control, even if it means moving a little slower at first.
For parents, carers and teachers
- In the first learning cycle, pair the pupils accroding to their expereince and ability, and use different sized balls to offer different levels of challenge.