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Which subject	Physical education
What topic	Football
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
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Lesson Plan: Football

Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: 11
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Football

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic rules of football.
2. Demonstrate fundamental football skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting.
3. Apply teamwork strategies in a small-sided game.

Materials Needed

• Footballs (one for every four students)
• Cones (for marking boundaries and drills)
• Goalposts or makeshift goals (if available)
• Whistle
• Stopwatch

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion about the history of football and its global impact.
• Introduce the key objectives of the lesson.
• Explain the importance of teamwork and communication in football.

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

• Lead a dynamic warm-up that includes:
  • High knees
  • Butt kicks
  • Arm rotations
  • Leg swings
• Ensure students are properly stretching to prevent injuries.

Skill Development (15 minutes)

Dribbling Drills (5 minutes)

• Divide students into pairs.
• Have them practice dribbling the ball using different parts of their feet (inside, outside, and soles) while navigating through a series of cones.

Passing Drills (5 minutes)

• In the same pairs, instruct students to practice short passes (5-10 meters apart) while maintaining accuracy.
• Emphasize the importance of communication and proper body positioning.

Shooting Practice (5 minutes)

• Set up a makeshift goal and allow students to take turns shooting from various distances.
• Discuss techniques for effective shooting (e.g., follow-through, body positioning).

Small-Sided Game (5 minutes)

• Divide the class into teams of four players each.
• Set up a small-sided game with specific rules:
  • No goalies
  • Each game lasts 2.5 minutes
  • Encourage teamwork, passing, and moving into space
• Rotate teams to maximize participation.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Gather students and review the key points from the lesson.
• Discuss what they learned about teamwork and communication on the field.
• Solicit feedback on what skills they found most challenging.

Homework

Task

1. Write a short reflection (200-300 words) on what you learned from today’s football lesson.
2. Describe the importance of a specific skill (dribbling, passing, or shooting) in a match situation.

Correct Answers

• A subjective assignment; students should focus on their understanding and experiences.
• Expect reflections to mention elements such as teamwork, skill improvement, and strategic thinking in football.

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By following this lesson plan, students will gain foundational skills in football while emphasizing the value of cooperation and sportsmanship.