Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1

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Performance objectives

• Identify and demonstrate basic football skills: passing, receiving, and dribbling.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and communication.
• Apply learned skills in a game situation.
• Recognize the health benefits of playing sports.

Lesson summary

Organized sports like football, handball, and basketball are a major part of Ghanaian life. From community "gala" competitions to cheering for our Black Stars and Black Queens, sports bring us together, keep us healthy, and teach us valuable life lessons like teamwork and discipline. To enjoy and excel in these sports, we must first master the fundamental skills. This lesson will focus on football, our national passion, and equip you with the foundational skills of passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting. Mastering these will not only improve your game but also your confidence and overall physical fitness.

Lesson notes

This section breaks down the core football skills we will be learning. We will focus on the "how" and "why" for each technique. A. Passing: The Language of Teamwork

Passing is the act of sending the ball to a teammate. It is the most important skill in football because no single player can win a game alone. Good passing keeps possession of the ball, moves defenders out of position, and creates scoring opportunities.

Key Passing Techniques: Inside-of-the-Foot Pass ("Push Pass") Use: The most accurate pass for short distances. Used to connect with nearby teammates. Technique (Step-by-Step): i. Approach: Take a few steps towards the ball. ii. Plant Foot: Place your non-kicking foot beside the ball, about 15cm away. Your toes should point towards your target (your teammate). Bend your knee slightly for balance. iii. Kicking Foot: Bring your kicking leg back. Open your hip and turn your kicking foot outwards so the inside (the arch) is facing the ball. iv. Contact: Strike the horizontal middle of the ball (the "equator") with the inside of your foot. v. Follow-Through: Your kicking foot should follow the path of the ball towards your target. Keep your ankle firm throughout the motion.

*(Teacher to draw a simple stick figure diagram on the board showing the steps)* Receiving the Ball (Control/Trapping) Use: A good pass is useless if it cannot be controlled. Receiving is the skill of taking the "sting" out of a pass and bringing the ball under your control in one touch. Technique (Cushion Control with Inside of the Foot): i. Positioning: Get in line with the approaching ball. ii. Ready Stance: Stand on the balls of your feet, knees slightly bent. iii. Contact: As the ball arrives, present the inside of your receiving foot to it. iv. Cushioning: Just as the ball makes contact, withdraw your foot slightly (move it back a few inches). This absorbs the pace of the ball, like catching an egg. The ball should drop dead at your feet, ready for your next move. B. Dribbling: Moving with the Ball

Evaluation guide

• Demonstrate the abil ity to
• apply various skills in
• organised sports (e.g.,
• football, handball, etc.)