Athletics & Wellness
Grade 7
45 min
Partner Power: Cooperative Passing & Moving Drills
This lesson teaches you how to work with a partner to pass and move effectively in games. Mastering these skills will help you keep possession of the ball, create scoring chances, and be a fantastic teammate, even under pressure!
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What & Why
In many sports, you can't win alone. Cooperative passing and moving is all about teamwork. It means you and a partner (or teammate) work together to move the ball down the field, court, or ice by passing to each other and immediately moving into a new, open space.Why is this so important? It helps your team:Keep the ball away from opponents.Confuse the defense.Create open lanes for scoring.Move the ball faster than any single player can run with it.
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Example 1 — The Give-and-Go
The Give-and-Go is a classic 1-2 play that helps you get around a defender. Think of it as a quick 'give' the ball, and 'go' to a new spot to get it back.Step 1: Player A has the ball and is being guarded by a defender.Step 2: Player A makes a short, accurate pass to a nearby teammate, Player B.Step 3: Immediately after passing, Player A sprints into an open space, usually behind the defender.Step 4: Player B quickly passes the ball back to Player A in the new open space. The defender has been left behind!
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Example 2 — The Wall Pass
A Wall Pass is similar to a Give-and-Go, but it's even quicker. You use your teammate like a practice wall to bounce the ball off of.Step 1: Player A is running with the ball and a defender is directly in their path.Step 2: Player B is positioned to the side, ready to help.Step 3: Player A makes a firm, one-touch pass to Player B.Step 4: Player A doesn't stop, but continues running past the defender.Step 5: Player B doesn't trap the ball, but immediately directs it back into Player A's path with one touch. It's like the ball just bounced off a wall!
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Beginner
What is the main goal of a 'Give-and-Go'?
A.To get past a defender by using a teammate.
B.To pass the ball as far as possible.
C.To stand still and wait for a pass.
D.To practice kicking with both feet.
Beginner
You just passed the ball to your partner. What is the most important thing to do next?
A.Stand still and watch your pass.
B.Run directly at your partner.
C.Move immediately into an open space.
D.Shout instructions at the other team.
Beginner
In an 'Overlap Run', where does the second player typically run?
A.Directly behind the player with the ball.
B.Around the outside of the player with the ball.
C.To the middle of the field, away from the ball.
D.Back towards their own goal.
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