Unit 1A
Football
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Introduction
In this unit, you will learn more about the game of football. We will look at
the technical and tactical parts of football.
The technical part includes:
ϐ Passing – Changing speed quickly when you want to pass and
control the ball in a game.
ϐ Dribbling – Using both feet to dribble with control or to change
speed and direction quickly
ϐ Shooting – Using power and accuracy to score goals in small-sided
games
The tactical part includes:
ϐ Defending – Making less open space through movements, such as
jockeying
ϐ Spatial awareness – Discussing ways to make more and less space
when you attack and defend
ϐ Tactics – Using advanced tactics to defend and attack in games
Areas of focus
ϐ Technical parts
ϐ Tactical parts
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Learning outcomes
ϐ Passes and receives a ball with both sides of the feet while moving
in small-sided gameplay (G8.1.8)
ϐ Dribbles with control, change of speed and direction in small-sided
gameplay (G8.1.9)
ϐ Strikes using a mature pattern with reasonable accuracy in
conditioned gameplay (G8.1.10)
ϐ Executes at least two offensive tactics to create open space (e.g.
creates width, moves into open space without the ball, uses a
variety of passes, pivots and fakes, uses give and go) (G8.2.1)
ϐ Executes at least two defensive tactics to reduce open space (e.g.
stays goal side of the offensive player reducing the distance to him/
her) (G8.2.2)
ϐ Transitions from offence to defence or defence to offence by
recovering quickly, communicating with teammates and setting up
an appropriate offensive or defensive shape (G8.2.3)
ϐ Demonstrates etiquette and respect towards teammates,
opponents and officials in a competitive environment (G8.4.1)
ϐ Cooperates with multiple classmates on problem-solving initiatives,
including adventure activities, large-group initiatives and gameplay
(G8.4.3)
ϐ Describes the behaviours necessary for providing support to others
(e.g. listening to a friend in difficulty) and promoting emotional
health and well-being (G8.5.3)
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Keywords
Word Form Definition
accuracy nounsending the ball where you want it to go, for
example, towards the goal or another player
attack verb
to try and score a point against another team or
player; to try and get the advantage over another
team or player
awareness noun understanding the area around you
communicate verbto share information with others by speaking,
writing or moving your body
defend verb to protect your goal from the other team
etiquette nounto behave with respect towards your teammates,
opponents and officials
evade verbto get away from an opponent or use your body to
move around them (for example, dodging)
jockey verbto use your skills to get into a better position than
your opponent
offensive nounwhen you or your teammates actively attack in a
game
possession nounwhen you or your teammates have control of the
ball
tackle verb to try and take the ball from another player
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Dribbling
Activity 1
Why is it important to be able to dribble well in football?
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Activity 2
You are trying to dribble the ball away from a defender. Describe two
evasive actions you can use.
Belgian footballer Eden Hazard has a successful dribbling rate of 73.4%. This makes him the best dribbler of the ball in the top 5 leagues in Europe!
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Advanced passing and receiving skills
A player needs to be confident when passing and receiving the ball.
This helps them to keep possession of the ball. Passing can be varied by
changing the distance, angle and directions used.
Activity 3
Describe three techniques for passing. These can be used in a match to
evade opponents.
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Use the pass techniques you wrote above. How might receiving the ball
change with each technique? Explain.
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Use different passes. It makes it hard for the defender to know where you will pass the ball.It is important to practice short and long passes.
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Shooting technique
Shooting is the most important skill for scoring goals.
Activity 4
Look at the actions below. Which are examples of good shooting
techniques for an attacker? Circle your answers.
Position your body away from the ball.
Have a balanced body.
Use the laces of your boot.
Use the top of your head.
Miss the ball.
Follow through with the kick.
Keep your eyes on the ball.
Wave your arms around.
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Activity 5
There are many different ways to score a goal in a football match. You
can score a goal using a free kick, volley or header. Draw a picture of you
scoring a goal.
See Elite Extension Activity E1
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Attacking tactics
Activity 6
Your team is losing 1 – 2. There are only 10 minutes left in the match. Your
opponent has changed tactics. More of other the team’s players are now
defending. Draw two attacking formations you could use to win.
See Elite Extension Activity E2
Formation 1
Formation 2
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Defensive tactics and techniques
When you defend, it is important to keep the attacker and the ball in front
of you and your teammates.
Activity 7
Explain why it is important to keep the attacker and the ball in front of you
when defending your goal.
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Communication is required for a team to work together effectively.
Activity 8
Read the sentences below. Tick the situations in which you
think communication would help a teammate.
Asking for support to reduce space when you defend
Telling a teammate where to move
Telling a teammate to defend against an attacker
Asking or telling a teammate where to pass the ball
Shouting at an opponent
Khaled Aldhanhani is an Emirati footballer. He uses communication and defensive tactics to help the UAE National Team win games.
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Elite extension activities
Activity E1
Look at Activity 5. What type of shot is this? Why is this an example of good
shooting technique?
Type of shot:
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Activity E2
Choose one of the formations you have drawn in Activity 6. Explain how
this formation could help your team score.
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