This half-term, we are focussing on football to help develop our fundamental movement skills (below). Every sport/activity needs a variety of these skills. Our job is to develop them enough so that children can interchange across sports using the same learnt fundamental skills.
Year 5 have made a great start in the first few weeks. The children have followed instructions well and have kept the same high classroom standards outside. The first few sessions were all about passing accurately to a partner and keeping control of the ball. In groups of 2 or 3, children needed to pass with the inside of their foot (for the most control), to their partner. We linked this to the fundamental skill of throwing from last year. When you throw, you want your arm to end up following the direction of the ball. Kicking a football is the same – you want your foot to follow the ball through to keep the pass straight. Here are some pictures of the children in action:
Help at home:
We’re learning about urban green spaces in geography. Perhaps explore some of these spaces where you live and practise those passing skills?