Football - Lesson 1

In the first lesson of a Year 5 football programme, the objective is to enhance the pupils' abilities to control the ball, dribble effectively, and execute turns. The success of the lesson is measured by the students' capacity to use the correct body parts to control the ball, maintain close possession while keeping it away from opponents, and turn with the ball securely under their control. The key terms for the lesson are 'control', 'dribble', and 'turn', with the necessary equipment being a class set of footballs and cones for drills and exercises.

The lesson is structured into a warm-up, main activity, and cool down. Initially, pupils are split into small groups and engage in a passing and sprinting drill that emphasises movement and readiness to receive the ball. The main session focuses on refining dribbling skills and introduces strategies for shielding the ball from defenders. Pupils practice dribbling within coned squares, navigating around randomly placed cones, and reacting to a whistle to stop the ball. The lesson concludes with a 'Follow My Leader' cool-down involving various movements and stretches. Throughout the lesson, extension activities challenge pupils to use only one touch or their weaker foot, and discussions are encouraged to reflect on the tactics of ball control and positioning relative to defenders.