Kicking and Receiving teaches students how to kick a ball accurately in a desired direction and how to receive (trap) a moving ball with their feet without losing balance. Through step-by-step posture cues and playground games (BM 8–BM 14), children practise placing the non-kicking foot beside the ball, swinging the kicking leg with arm balance, and cushioning an incoming ball with the inside of the foot.
What Class 3 Physical Education Chapter 2 Covers
Technique of Kicking: Placing the non-kicking foot beside the ball, keeping eyes focused on the ball, swinging the kicking leg and following through
Technique of Receiving: Facing the ball with knees slightly bent, raising one foot to cushion the ball and moving the foot slightly back on contact
Foot-Eye Coordination Games (BM 8–BM 14): Passing in pairs, kicking between cones, circle football and goal-shooting games
Exercises in Chapter 2
- Kicking & Receiving Drills (Pages 12–20): Practise stationary and moving kicks with a partner, trap incoming passes and play the BM 8–14 games.
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FAQ
Where should your non-kicking leg be placed when kicking a ball?
Your non-kicking leg should be placed firmly beside the ball while your arms open out for body balance.
Why do we move the receiving foot slightly backwards as the ball touches it?
Moving the foot slightly backwards cushions the force of the ball so it stops right in front of us instead of bouncing away.