Games 3 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Year 2 Games series, the learning objective is to develop the skills of using space effectively while passing and receiving a kicked ball. To achieve this, pupils will engage in activities that focus on dribbling away from defenders, moving into open areas to receive passes, and passing to teammates positioned in space. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as space, control, dribbling, passing, attacking, defending, and possession. The equipment required for the activities includes soft balls, cones, spots, footballs, and hoops.

The lesson begins with a warm-up game of tag, where pupils must avoid being tagged by moving into open spaces. This is followed by the main activities, which include 'Swamp', where pupils dribble a football across an area while avoiding being tagged, and 'Man in the Middle', a passing exercise where two attackers must complete passes without the defender intercepting. The session progresses with '3 v 1', where three attackers work together to keep possession of the ball away from a single defender. Each activity is designed to reinforce the lesson's objectives and includes variations and extensions to challenge the pupils further. The lesson concludes with a cool-down activity called 'Through The Hoop', where pupils aim to pass a football through a rolling hoop, encouraging control and timing. Throughout the lesson, pupils are encouraged to discuss their strategies and reflect on their performance, fostering a deeper understanding of the skills practiced.