Games 4 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Games 4 series from Striver Lesson Plans for Year 1, pupils are set to enhance their football passing skills. The learning objectives are clear: students should be able to pass a football using the inside of their feet, pass a ball through and at targets, and combine dribbling and passing actions. The lesson is well-equipped with various equipment including cones, tall cones, footballs, and dice. The warm-up activity, 'Swapzie', involves pupils in groups of four dribbling to a central cone and passing the ball diagonally before returning to their starting point. This exercise emphasises the importance of small touches and using the inside of the foot, while also encouraging pupils to be aware of their surroundings.

The main part of the lesson, lasting 30 minutes, includes two engaging activities: 'Treetops' and 'Passing Circuit'. 'Treetops' is a dynamic game where pupils are split into 'Cutters' and 'Savers', with the goal of either knocking down or standing up cones by passing or dribbling the ball. This is followed by 'Passing Circuit', which comprises four different passing activities, including 'Hot Potato', 'Through The Legs', 'Dice Passing', and 'Funnel'. These exercises are designed to improve passing accuracy and teamwork, with variations and extensions provided to adjust the difficulty level. The lesson concludes with a 'Cool Down' activity called 'Zig-Zag Pass', where pupils pass the ball in a zig-zag formation, focusing on precision and control. Pupil discussions throughout the lesson encourage reflection on the skills practiced and the challenges faced.