Partner pass
Divide players into pairs. Give them 2 cones (or other markers) and 1 football. Partners place their cones 5 yards apart and pass the football to each other.
They begin throwing from a kneeling position with the opposite knee forward, and transition to standing positions to understand the concept of ‘opposite foot forward’.
Challenge the students to see how many successful throws they can make before the ball is dropped within a specified time.
A successful throw is a throw that arrives at their partner above their belt line
TEACHING POINTS
Gripping the football:
index finger near the back tip of the ball
middle and 3rd finger across the laces
thumb on the opposite side
ensure there is a space between the ball and the palm of your hand
Throwing:
side to target
arm up and back (ball behind head, elbow above shoulder)
step towards the target with the opposite foot
rotate hips
follow through and across
Partner pass
Divide players into pairs. Give them 2 cones (or other markers) and 1 football. Partners place their cones 5 yards apart and pass the football to each other.
They begin throwing from a kneeling position with the opposite knee forward, and transition to standing positions to understand the concept of ‘opposite foot forward’.
Challenge the students to see how many successful throws they can make before the ball is dropped within a specified time.
A successful throw is a throw that arrives at their partner above their belt line
TEACHING POINTS
Gripping the football:
index finger near the back tip of the ball
middle and 3rd finger across the laces
thumb on the opposite side
ensure there is a space between the ball and the palm of your hand
Throwing:
side to target
arm up and back (ball behind head, elbow above shoulder)
step towards the target with the opposite foot
rotate hips
follow through and across
Increase the distance between the two players. Ask players to position themselves so they throw in different directions: straight, left, right.
use a different type of ball
Ultimate Flag
Mark out endzones on the field and split the class into two teams. Players cannot run with the ball, they must pass it to get it to their endzone. Defenders take possession if the ball touches the ground or they intercept a pass. A goal is scored by passing to a teammate who is in the endzone
EACHING POINTS
Throwing technique:
• side to target
• arm up and back
• step towards target with opposite foot • rotate hips
• follow through across the body
For more able groups, try the Crossbar challenge. Use the football crossbar if available, or designate another target. Split the class into two groups. Give each student 3 chances to throw the ball and hit the crossbar. If they’re successful, they move to the back of the line and go again. If they aren’t successful, they’re out for the rest of the round.