Year 7 - Physical education
Passing and movement off the ball
Invasion games: basic tactics to overcome opponents through futsal
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Unit Summary
This unit will build on fundamental skills and apply tactics to overcome opponents through futsal. Development of basic ball control, passing, shooting, dribbling, marking and tackling skills with determination in small sided games. Pupils will learn the rules of futsal and names of major muscles.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to pass with both feet and find space to move into after passing.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 To Avoid
- 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.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'space'
an area of the pitch where there are no players or where there is room to move the ball or run into.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: 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. Correction: 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.
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