Revision Physical and Health Education (PHE) Primary 4 Week 11 First Term Lesson Notes / Plans 

Football Basics: Football basics involve fundamental skills, rules, and techniques essential for playing the sport effectively.

10 Football Basic Rules:

1. Offside Rule: A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.
2. Fouls: Players must avoid making illegal contact with opponents, such as tripping, pushing, or holding.
3. Throw-in: When the ball goes out of play along the sidelines, it is thrown back into the field by a player from the opposing team.
4. Goal Kick: Awarded to the defending team when the attacking team kicks the ball out over the goal line.
5. Corner Kick: Awarded to the attacking team when the defending team kicks the ball out over their own goal line.
6. Penalty Kick: Awarded to the attacking team following a serious foul inside the penalty area.
7. Direct and Indirect Free Kicks: Differentiated by whether a goal can be scored directly from the kick or if another player must touch the ball first.
8. Yellow and Red Cards: Used by referees to caution or dismiss players for unsportsmanlike behavior or serious fouls.
9. Goalkeeper Restrictions: Goalkeepers have specific rules, such as restrictions on handling the ball outside their penalty area.
10. Duration of the Game: Football matches are typically played in two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with additional time added for stoppages.

Explanation of Football Skills:

1. Dribbling:
   • Definition: Moving the ball skillfully with one’s feet while avoiding defenders.
   • Technique: Use quick, controlled touches to navigate through opponents.
2. Passing:
   • Definition: Transferring the ball to a teammate using the feet.
   • Technique: Employ the inside of the foot for short, accurate passes and the instep for longer distances.
3. Shooting:
   • Definition: Kicking the ball with the intention of scoring a goal.
   • Technique: Focus on accuracy and power, using the instep for shots on goal.
4. Heading:
   • Definition: Playing the ball with the forehead.
   • Technique: Position the body correctly, make contact with the forehead, and direct the ball purposefully.
5. Chester (Controlling the Ball with the Chest):
   • Definition: Bringing the ball under control using the chest.
   • Technique: Lean slightly backward, cushion the ball’s impact with the chest, and direct it to the desired location.
6. Juggling:
   • Definition: Keeping the ball in the air using any part of the body except the arms and hands.
   • Technique: Develop coordination and touch to maintain continuous ball movement.
7. Tackling:
   • Definition: Winning possession of the ball from an opponent.
   • Technique: Time the tackle, use the correct foot, and aim for a clean challenge without fouling.
8. Shielding:
   • Definition: Using the body to protect the ball from opponents.
   • Technique: Position the body between the ball and the opponent, maintaining control and balance.
9. Goalkeeping (Handling):
   • Definition: The goalkeeper’s ability to catch or parry shots to prevent goals.
   • Technique: Use proper hand positioning, stay focused, and react quickly to shots.
10. Throw-ins:
    • Definition: Restarting play by throwing the ball back into the field.
    • Technique: Use both hands, keep both feet on the ground, and deliver the ball with an overhead motion

Evaluation

1. Dribbling in football involves skillfully moving the ball with ___________.
a) hands
b) head
c) feet
d) knees

2. When the ball goes out of play along the sidelines, it is restarted with a ___________.
a) corner kick
b) goal kick
c) throw-in
d) free kick

3. The offside rule considers a player offside if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than ___________.
a) the ball
b) the corner flag
c) the halfway line
d) the referee

4. Shielding in football involves using the body to ___________.
a) score goals
b) protect the ball
c) tackle opponents
d) perform throw-ins

5. Heading is the skill of playing the ball with the ___________.
a) foot
b) knee
c) head
d) chest

6. A direct free kick allows a player to score a goal directly from the kick without ___________.
a) passing to a teammate
b) the ball touching another player
c) the goalkeeper present
d) following the referee’s signal

7. The technique for accurate passing involves using the ___________ of the foot.
a) outside
b) instep
c) sole
d) heel

8. The goalkeeper’s ability to catch or parry shots is known as ___________.
a) dribbling
b) goalkeeping
c) shielding
d) heading

9. Juggling in football is the skill of keeping the ball in the air using ___________.
a) only the head
b) feet and hands
c) any body part except arms and hands
d) elbows and knees

10. A player is cautioned with a yellow card for ___________ behavior.
a) scoring goals
b) unsportsmanlike
c) fair play
d) assisting teammates

11. When the attacking team kicks the ball out over the goal line, a ___________ is awarded to the defending team.
a) throw-in
b) corner kick
c) goal kick
d) penalty kick

12. The correct technique for a throw-in involves using ___________ hands and keeping both feet on the ground.
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four

13. Tackling in football is the act of ___________.
a) shooting at the goal
b) winning possession of the ball
c) passing to a teammate
d) juggling the ball

14. The player responsible for throwing the ball back into play after it goes out along the sidelines is from the ___________ team.
a) opposing
b) defending
c) attacking
d) scoring

15. The duration of a standard football match is divided into ___________ halves.
a) three
b) four
c) two
d) five