Ball Skills - Lesson 2

The second lesson in the Reception Ball Skills series aims to enhance the young pupils' ability to roll balls of varying sizes with both control and precision. The lesson's objectives are clearly outlined, with the success criteria including the exploration of different ways to move a beanbag, rolling a ball along one's own body, and the ability to roll and retrieve a tennis ball. Furthermore, students are expected to roll a ball through a target and to hit a target with a ball. The key terms for this lesson include rolling, aiming, targets, control, swinging arms, pace, distance, and speed. The equipment needed for these activities consists of cones, large balls, tennis balls, and flat markers.

The lesson is structured into three segments: a warm-up, the main activities, and a cool-down. During the 10-minute warm-up, pupils engage in a 'Ball Collection' game, which involves moving around an area and placing their tennis balls into hoops when prompted by the teacher. The main 30-minute session includes 'Target Rolling' activities where children work in groups, taking turns to roll balls towards various goals, such as cones or through lanes marked by flat markers. Key teaching points are emphasised, such as the correct grip and body alignment for rolling the ball accurately. The lesson wraps up with a 'Tunnels' activity, where pupils divide into two groups and roll tennis balls through the legs of their peers, practicing gentle and controlled rolls. Each segment of the lesson incorporates extensions and variations to cater to different skill levels and to keep the activities engaging and challenging for all pupils.