Games 5 - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the Year 2 Games series, the focus is on developing the skill of chipping a ball into the air. The learning objectives are clear: pupils should be able to throw a ball both underarm and overarm, chip the ball to achieve flight, and chip it to varying distances. Key vocabulary such as 'tri-golf', 'chipping', 'putting', and 'fairway' is introduced to enrich the students' sporting lexicon. The lesson requires equipment like cones, a tri-golf resource pack, beanbags, and hoops. The warm-up consists of a 'Rapid fire putting' activity where pupils work in groups to hit cones with a ball, fostering both their putting skills and teamwork.

The main section of the lesson involves two chipping activities. 'River throw' teaches pupils to throw underarm and then chip the ball to land before a line of cones representing a river, enhancing their ability to judge distance and control. The activity is then repeated with overarm throws and chips to land the ball over the 'river'. These exercises are designed to help students understand the trajectory and power needed in chipping and throwing. The lesson concludes with a 'Cool down' where pupils aim to chip the ball into a 'fairway', created with green cones, before and after the 'river', applying precision and control learned in the session. This structured approach, with a mix of individual skills and group challenges, aims to boost the children's confidence and competence in tri-golf chipping techniques.