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Year 1 - Physical education

Pushing a ball using a racket/bat with control

Ball skills: pushing and striking

Unit Summary

The unit will challenge pupils to keep control of a ball using a racket or bat. Pupils will explore and develop their movement competence when striking or pushing a ball accurately. Pupils will be able to apply their understanding of accuracy and space whilst engaging in a variety of games.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to push the ball with control using a racket to avoid defenders.

Key Notes

  • Move: pushing a ball with the racket requires tapping the ball forwards, keeping close control while avoiding defenders.
  • Think: if we get too close to the defenders, they may steal the ball.
  • Feel: continuing to try hard, even when losing control of the ball and giving away possession, shows courage.
  • Connect: gratitude helps us to play by the rules and support others to improve.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • pushing: moving a ball with your racket
  • control: keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
  • defender: the player or person responsible for stopping the opposition (attackers) from scoring

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • When introducing defenders, pupils often neglect technique and moving with close control.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: pushing a ball with the racket requires tapping the ball forwards, keeping close control while avoiding defenders. Think: if we get too close to the defenders, they may steal the ball.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pushing'

moving a ball with your racket.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: When introducing defenders, pupils often neglect technique and moving with close control. Correction: Remind pupils to use gentle, small touches when moving with their ball.

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