Football - Lesson 2

In the second lesson of a Year 5 football series, the objective is to enhance the students' ability to pass the ball with precision and to effectively find space to receive a pass. The success of this lesson is determined by the pupils' ability to use the inside of their foot for both passing and controlling the ball, and their readiness to make themselves available for receiving passes. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'pass', 'receive', and 'inside'. To facilitate this lesson, the necessary equipment includes a class set of footballs, cones, and coloured bibs to distinguish teams.

The lesson begins with a 10-minute warm-up focusing on the importance of communication in football, encouraging pupils to inform teammates of their availability and alert them to the opposing team's movements. The main 30-minute session recaps passing skills and introduces a key teaching point about using the inside of the foot for better control and accuracy. Pupils engage in a game designed to practice these skills, with the aim of controlling the ball within the opponent's scoring zone to count as a goal. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute cool-down consisting of gentle jogging, stretching exercises, and a reflection on team communication and its impact on possession of the ball. These activities not only aim to improve physical football skills but also foster teamwork and strategic thinking on the pitch.