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Lesson 1: Ball control

Developing dribbling skills and learning to change direction using the drag back turn.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit you might want to check that children can recall:

  • To stop the ball with the inside and sole of the foot.

  • To dribble with the inside and outside of the foot.

  • To pass and receive using the inside of the foot.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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