Skills of Football

Grade 7 · Physical Education

Semester 1 | Period 1 | Week 5

Download the Lessonotes Mobile Liberia app for faster lesson access on Android and iPhone.

Get it on Google Play Get it on the Apple App Store

Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 5

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date:
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 5, Period 1
Topic: Skills of Football
Sub-topic: Passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, goalkeeping, teamwork skills, and practical drills

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate basic football skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting
  2. Explain the roles of defending and goalkeeping in football
  3. Apply teamwork skills during simple football drills

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• The definition, history, and importance of football
• Rules of football including fouls, offside, and officiating

Instructional Materials
• Textbook: Physical education textbooks for Grade 7
• Teaching aids: Footballs, cones, whistle, diagram of football skills
• Students’ notebooks and writing materials

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
• “What football skill do you enjoy most – passing, dribbling, or shooting?”
• “Why do you think teamwork is important when playing football?”
Teacher will write responses on the board and link them to today’s focus.
Teacher’s Role: Stimulate interest and prepare learners for practical drills.
Learner’s Role:
• Share their views and experiences.
• Respond actively to questions.

B – BUILDING KNOWLEDGE (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role:
• Demonstrate key football skills:

  • Passing: Short pass, long pass, using inside foot and instep techniques.
  • Dribbling: Controlling the ball while running, keeping close touches, changing direction.
  • Shooting: Striking the ball with power and accuracy toward goal.
  • Defending: Tackling, marking opponents, intercepting passes, and clearing the ball.
  • Goalkeeping: Catching, diving, positioning, distributing the ball, and communicating with defenders.
    • Explain teamwork skills essential in football:
  • Communication on the pitch.
  • Trust among teammates.
  • Cooperation during offensive and defensive plays.
    • Set up simple drills:
  • Pair passing drills for accuracy and control.
  • Dribbling around cones to improve agility.
  • Short shooting practice at goalposts or target areas.
  • Mini-defense drills for tackling and marking.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
• Observe teacher demonstrations carefully.
• Practice skills in pairs or small groups.
• Rotate through stations:

  • Station 1: Passing drills.
  • Station 2: Dribbling around cones.
  • Station 3: Shooting practice.
  • Station 4: Defending techniques.
  • Station 5: Basic goalkeeping practice.
    • Work in small groups to apply teamwork during drills, emphasizing communication and coordination.
    • Provide peer feedback within groups on skill execution and cooperation.

Assessment Checks:
• Teacher observes and asks learners to demonstrate:

  • “Show me how to pass with the inside of your foot.”
  • “Who can demonstrate a dribbling technique?”
  • “What is the goalkeeper’s role?”
    • Evaluate participation in drills and application of teamwork principles.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
• Passing: Ensures smooth coordination and ball distribution among teammates.
• Dribbling: Helps maintain possession while navigating past opponents.
• Shooting: Converts team efforts into goals, emphasizing accuracy and power.
• Defending: Protects the goal, prevents opponents’ scoring opportunities, and supports team structure.
• Goalkeeping: Last line of defense, requires alertness, agility, and decision-making.
• Teamwork: Integrates all skills, ensuring coordinated play, trust, and effective communication. Football is primarily a team sport, where collaboration is key to success.

Practical Activities:

  • Station-based drills with rotation to practice passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, and goalkeeping.
  • Small-group games emphasizing teamwork and skill application.
  • Peer evaluation for skill improvement and communication.

Assignment:

  • Write a reflection on your strengths and weaknesses in football skills.
  • Create a mini training plan showing how you would improve passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, or goalkeeping over one week.

 

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Teacher will ask students to recall: passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, goalkeeping, and teamwork skills.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Students will answer orally or in writing:

  1. Name two types of passing in football.
  2. What is the main role of a defender?
  3. Mention one skill every goalkeeper must learn.
    Teacher will review quickly and provide oral feedback.
    Assignment (Expanded): Students will write one page in their notebooks on “The football skill I enjoy most and why.”

Follow-up Activity: Students will practice passing and dribbling at home or in their community and report back on their experience.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling Learners: Provided with one skill to focus on (e.g., passing only) until confident
• Advanced Learners: Asked to demonstrate more complex drills and support peers in learning
• Students with Disabilities: Adapt drills to ability (e.g., stationary passing, role as assistant goalkeeper)

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ______________________________________________________
• What needs improvement? _________________________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: □ High □ Medium □ Low