Year 1 Attack Defend Shoot Unit 2 Lesson 3

Lesson Summary

Learning Intentions

  • Bounce the ball with some control to self.
  • Begin to bounce a ball to a partner.
  • Play 2 vs 1, using bouncing skills to score.

Skill Development Bouncing the ball to self

Success Criteria

  • I can bounce different balls myself.
  • I can try and bounce a ball to somebody else.
  • I can use bouncing skills to try and score at a goal.

We are Learning...

to bounce a ball with control to ourselves.

Curriculum Links

NC Play in games using skills learned.

L Communicate with others as part of a team.

N Keep track of the team’s score. Identify the different shapes of the equipment (spheres, round, etc.).

Equipment

  • Range of different-sized balls that bounce e.g tennis balls, sponge balls, netballs, basketballs, footballs
  • Cones
  • Hoops
  • Bibs

Key Questions

  • Can you name a sport where you can bounce the ball to yourself? (basketball, handball)
  • What do you need to remember when bouncing the ball to yourself?
  • What skills did you use when bouncing a ball to your partner?

Bouncing ball to self

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Teaching Points

✔︎ Bouncing the ball to self

  • Use fingers to bounce the ball rather than the palm
  • Attempt to bounce the ball just below waist height
  • Watch the ball throughout the whole bounce

Teaching Points

✔︎ Bouncing the ball to others

  • The ball should bounce at a midway point between the two players, not too close to their feet, as the ball will bounce short.
  • Do not bounce the ball too hard, so it bounces too high for a partner to catch, and not too softly, so the ball does not rise to their partner’s hands.

Lesson Content

Starter Activity

Ball Fun Movement – Each child has a ball and moves freely around a designated area. Teach these commands for quick responses:

  • “Bounce & Catch” – Bounce the ball once and catch it.
  • “Swap!” – Bounce your ball to another player while they do the same with theirs.
  • “Dribble 5” – Bounce the ball one-handed 5 times (or bounce and catch 5 times if needed), then move on.

Extension: Change the way the children travel e.g. jogging, side step, striding etc.

Skill Development - Bouncing the Ball to Self

Set up the room with various types of equipment (e.g., tennis balls, sponge balls, netballs, basketballs etc) spread across different areas. There should be enough balls for one each.

Start Position: Children stand in their own space, not touching any equipment.

Action: When you call “Go,” they pick up a ball and practise bouncing it to themselves.

Encourage pupils to try:

  • Bouncing and catching.
  • Dribbling continuously.
  • Passing the ball from one hand to the other.
  • Showboating, such as bouncing the ball around their body or under their leg.

Switch Equipment: After a short practice time, call “Change. ” The children must place their ball down and select a different type of ball to experiment with.

Questions: 1)What challenges are you facing with this ball? 2) Which ball is the easiest to bounce? 3) What differences do you notice between this ball and others?

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Activity - 2 vs 1 Bounce and Shoot Game

Set up a hoop or target area about 5 meters away from the starting point. Play 2 vs 1, with the pair (Team 2) aiming to score by bouncing the ball into the hoop. Here’s how it works:

Team 2’s Objective:

  • Bounce the ball to get closer to the hoop and shoot.
  • They can bounce to themselves or bounce-pass to their partner.
  • Players holding the ball cannot move with the ball.

Player 1’s Objective:

  • Intercept the ball to prevent Team 2 from scoring.

Game Play:

  • Rotate roles often so everyone practices both offensive and defensive skills.
  • Encourage strategic teamwork, movement, and ball control.

Extension: Players can dribble to reposition themselves.

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