Unit Topic: Soccer (Basic Passing and Receiving)

Lesson: #1 of 4 - Dry Weather Class Size: 40 Students Duration: 60 minutes Venue: School Field Resources: 20 bibs, 16 big cones, 24 small cones, 35 markers (including 3 extras) and 21 balls (including 1 extra) Specific Instructional Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Execute accurate and proper passing, using the inside of the foot. 2. Control the ball from a given pass; putting the ball to a stop either by stepping on it or cushioning it using the inside of the foot. 3. Demonstrate fairplay and sportspersonship by playing to the rules set by the teacher. 4. Demonstrate ability to cooperate and communicate with teammates in a game setting.
Time 10mins Objectives / Activities Organization Set up half the field as shown: Omit the shaded markers for warmup Teaching Cues Ground rules: Whistle 1. Long whistle Gather in their group of 4s (bring in all balls) 2. Short 2 beep whistle Stop activity, face the direction of the teacher and listen for instruction 3. Short single whistle depends on activity Conduct 1. One person speak at a time 2. Do not fiddle with the ball when listening to the teacher for instruction

Introduction, setting of ground rules and Warmup 2 students to a ball, occupying of the field. On whistle, walk around and pass the ball to partner by rolling. On another whistle, jog instead of walk. Alternate this for about 3minutes
Big cone Marker Small cone

Warm Up playing area

Gathering area

Routines At the end of the lesson, consolidate and account for all equipment (Class rep to take charge)

Activity 1
7mins

4v4 invasion game. Objective: Roll the ball through the goalpoast to score. Rules: Pass the ball using hands, below waist level. No goalkeeper. No dribbling. No snatching, only interception is allowed. Cannot use the feet. 4v4 4v4
Gathering area

Invasion game Exploring the concept of invasion game through play. 4v4 4v4 Using passing effectively to attack. Using concentration (numbers and team shape) to optimize defense.

4v4

3mins

Activity 2 Same game but passing with legs. No usage of hands. Ball is to be kept below waist level.

Go into Activity 2 on teachers command. Same setup as Activity 1

Soccer exploration Q: Why is it more difficult to play the same invasion game with the foot instead of hands? A: Few games involve using the feet to get the ball around. Thus, more practice with the feet is required. Passing: 1. place the non-kicking foot beside the ball (body above the ball) 2. lift the kicking foot back 3. swing forward and rotate and lock the ankle so that the inside

3mins

Demonstrate proper passing technique. Activity 3 Break into passing practice in 2s.

Gather for demonstration. Students will work in their respective 4v4 playing area (as of Activity 1). Work in pairs (5-7m apart).

4mins

4mins

Activity 4 On the move passing.

Teacher will demonstrate the drill to two groups of students simultaneously. After which, the rest of the students will follow suit. Each pair of student will take turns to run the breadth and pass the ball while on the move. Gather for demonstration.

of the foot meet the ball 4. follow through the direction of the pass 1. Look at the player just before passing. 2. Pass slightly ahead of the running player. 3. Move to space after passing. 4. Call for the ball. option 1: step on the ball option 2: lift the foot up in the air just a little and cushion the incoming ball with the inside of the foot

3mins

Demonstrate proper receiving technique.

6mins

Activity 5 Receiving practice in pairs. 1. Roll the ball to partner and try stepping 2. Give a slight bounce to the rolling ball and try receiving the ball by cushioning. 3. Finally, pass the ball to each other and try ` receiving using appropriate techniques. Activity 6 4 students to a ball. Focus on passing and receiving. 3 students spread around the designated playing space.

Students will work in their respective 4v4 playing area (as of Activity 1). Work in pairs progressively to refine their receiving technique.

6mins

Students will work in their groups of 4, occupying one half of their 4v4 playing area (as of Activity 1).

Try to be deceptive when making the pass. Use eyes, head, shoulders and/or feet to fake the defender.

One defender in the middle, cannot tackle but can try to intercept the pass.
10mins

On whistle, rotate the defender. Activity 7 4v4 game (Same as Activity 2)

Same setup as Activity 1.

5mins

Conclusion

Q: Which part of the foot should you use to accomplish the most accurate short pass? A: Inside of the foot (instep) Q: Describe 2 ways to stop the ball. A: Step or cushion. Q: How do you make passing more effective in games? A: Look at the player before executing the pass. Pass slightly ahead of the receiver. Move to space immediately after passing. Call out for the ball when you are in a good position to receive the ball.