Kicking Star

Learning Outcomes

Kicking a stationary ball, kicking at different levels, speed, and ow, kicking at a target, and relationships (with objects).

Description Of Activity

Stand behind your ball and, using the inside part of your foot, kick it to the wall or net so that it comes back to you

• Practice kicking with one foot and then the other foot
• Practice kicking along the ground and then in the air
• Practice kicking with a run-up of three to five steps
• Practice kicking the ball at the different types of targets
• Once you hit a target twice in a row, take a big step back and try a further distance away

 

Can you see ?

• planting the non-kicking foot next to the ball
• contacting behind the ball
• use of the inside of the foot for ground level, kicking the shoelace (top of the shoe) for medium or low-level kicks
• leaning back slightly on contact
• following through in the intended direction of the kick
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You could ask

Which was your favorite target? Why? What happened to the ball when you had a run-up to kick it? Did the ball always go in the direction you meant it to? Why or why not?  

Equipment/Material Required

Cones, ropes, tape/chalk to create shapes (targets) on wall/net, and a variety of balls (foam, plastic, rubber) for kicking.
Children spread around a level grass or court area (gym, hall, or outside court), facing a wall or net to kick towards.
A number of shapes are created as targets at different levels (ground, middle, and high).