Movement skills/concepts
Kicking a moving ball, kicking to a moving player, relationships (with others), and moving into space.
Set-up
- Large balls.
- Each group of three works in a level grass or hard surface area; the center person (Player 1) has the ball.
Activity
Player 1 passes to Player 2, who returns the pass. Player 1 then passes to Player 3, who returns it.
Start from a stationary position, then increase the speed as skill improves – to walking, to jogging, to running.
Rotate positions.
Can you see …?
- looking at the receiver, looking at the ball
- pushing with the inside of the foot
- following through with the kicking foot
- passing ahead of the receiver
You could ask …
Where do you aim to pass the ball when you are walking? What about when you are running?
Why is the follow-through important in kicking the ball?
Variations
Vary area: Increase the distance between the players.
