FOOTBALL SKILLS 1
Contents
Grade 7 Creative Arts and Sports Lesson Notes............................................................................................2
Learning Outcomes:..............................................................................................................................................2
1. Shooting Skill...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Techniques for Effective Shooting:...........................................................................................................2
Drills to Improve Shooting:..........................................................................................................................2
2. Trapping Skill......................................................................................................................................................2
Types of Trapping:........................................................................................................................................... 3
Drills to Improve Trapping:..........................................................................................................................3
3. Dribbling Skill..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Techniques for Effective Dribbling:..........................................................................................................3
Collaboration and Formatting Instructions...............................................................................................4
FOOTBALL SKILLS 2
Grade 7 Creative Arts and Sports Lesson Notes
Strand: Creating and Performing
Sub-strand: Football
Learning Outcomes:
- Executing shooting skill.
- Executing trapping skill.
- Performing dribbling skill.
1. Shooting Skill
Definition:
Shooting in football refers to striking the ball towards the goal with the intent of scoring.
Techniques for Effective Shooting:
- Position your body correctly before striking.
- Use the instep (laces) for power shots and the inside of the foot for accuracy.
- Keep your eyes on the ball and aim at the target.
- Follow through after making contact with the ball.
Drills to Improve Shooting:
- Target practice using cones as goalposts.
- Shooting with both feet.
- Practicing under game-like conditions.
2. Trapping Skill
Definition:
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Trapping is controlling and stopping the ball to prepare for the next move.
Types of Trapping:
- Foot Trap: Using the sole or inside of the foot to stop the ball.
- Thigh Trap: Using the thigh to control a falling ball.
- Chest Trap: Using the chest to absorb and control the ball before playing it.
Drills to Improve Trapping:
- Practicing trapping with a partner.
- Receiving and controlling passes in motion.
- Using different parts of the body for control.
3. Dribbling Skill
Definition:
Dribbling is maneuvering the ball past opponents while maintaining control.
Techniques for Effective Dribbling:
- Keep the ball close to your feet.
- Use the inside and outside of the foot for quick changes in direction.
- Maintain a low center of gravity and be ready to accelerate.
Drills to Improve Dribbling:
- Cone dribbling exercises.
- One-on-one dribbling against a defender.
- Practicing quick turns and sudden stops.
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Collaboration and Formatting Instructions
- The document should be uploaded online for group access.
- Each group member should add their research findings.
- The notes should be structured under the three skill areas.
- Titles and text should have a consistent style format.
- Relevant graphics should be included for each skill area.