Games 5 - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Year 2 Games series, the focus is on developing pupils' ability to control the distance when striking a ball in activities related to tri-golf. The lesson aims to reinforce the correct stance for hitting a ball and to improve skills in putting and chipping with control and accuracy. Key vocabulary such as 'tri-golf', 'putting', 'chipping', 'club', 'swing', and 'tick-tock' are introduced, ensuring that children are familiar with the basic terms of golf. Essential equipment includes cones and a tri-golf resource pack, which are used in a series of structured activities.

The lesson begins with a warm-up where pupils work in pairs, practicing putting with a focus on stance and swing technique. The main activities include 'Half Hoop', where pupils putt from varying distances aiming for a hoop, and 'Three in a Row', which challenges them to score points by putting from cones set at different lengths. The session progresses to 'Grand National', an activity that switches the focus to chipping, with pupils aiming to land the ball close to a target. Throughout the lesson, teachers are encouraged to adapt the difficulty and offer extensions or variations to cater to different skill levels. The lesson concludes with a cool-down activity, which is a continuation of 'Grand National', providing pupils with further practice in chipping the ball to designated zones. Pupil talk is encouraged throughout to reflect on learning outcomes and cooperative efforts within their groups.