Ball Games Primarily Played with Our Hands (e.g. Volleyball, Basketball, Handball and Netball)
Primary 1 · Physical Education
Ball Games Primarily Played with Our Hands (e.g. Volleyball, Basketball, Handball and Netball)
Lesson 2 of 3
20 min
Let's begin
In netball, you may not run with the ball.
So Umutoni passes it to Keza. Keza passes it to Uwase.
The ball flies from friend to friend. Let's learn to pass!
Grown-up: read this aloud. Show each move first. Then do it together.
You need: one soft ball for each group of four.
Stand in a circle. The ball is a hot potato! Pass it quickly to the next friend.
Don't hold it for long. Ouch, it's hot!
Stand in a circle. Say a friend's name, then pass the ball to them.
Everyone gets the ball once before anyone gets it twice. Then sit down and cheer!
Make a square with four friends. Pass the ball around the square.
Count together: one, two, three... Can your team make ten passes with no drops?
Reach your arms up high. Then give yourself a big hug. Breathe slowly.
Warning
Safety first! Say your friend's name before you pass, so they are ready to catch.
Tip
Name, step, push!
Say the name. Step towards your friend. Push the ball out.
Do each one, then tap Show answer to check.
Do 5 chest passes to a friend.
Answer: Ball at your chest, step, push, arms straight.
In netball, can you run with the ball?
Answer: No. You pass it to a friend.
Why do you say your friend's name before you pass?
Answer: So they are looking and ready to catch.
How do your arms finish after a chest pass?
Answer: Straight out, pointing at your friend.
What you learned today
Sources and credits
The story, the games, the step pictures and the practice were written by Ganzaa.
This lesson adapts CC BY-SA material and is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Quick check
In netball, you may run with the ball.
