Offensive Communication: Building Chemistry in Primary 5 Football Attacks

Primary 5 Football Communication on the Field
First Term Lesson Notes – Week 4

Subject: Physical and Health Education (Football Communication)
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 9-10 years
Topic: Offensive Communication
Sub-topic: Communicating during Attacks, Key Offensive Phrases, and Building Chemistry
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain how to communicate effectively while attacking.
2. Use offensive phrases like “through ball,” “overlap,” and “cross.”
3. Demonstrate good teamwork and chemistry with forwards and midfielders.

Keywords

• Through ball
• Overlap
• Cross
• Forward
• Midfielder
• Chemistry

Set Induction

Ask the pupils if they have ever been part of an attack in football. Discuss how talking on the field can help make attacking more effective and lead to scoring goals.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned about defensive communication from Week 3. This week, they will focus on communication during attacks, which helps to create goal-scoring opportunities.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Football
2. Cones to set up offensive drills
3. Bibs or jerseys to identify attackers and midfielders
4. Chalkboard/Whiteboard for writing offensive phrases

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils learned how to communicate while defending. Now, they will learn how to communicate while attacking as a team to score goals.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Strategy
• Quick decision-making

Learning Materials

• Football
• Training bibs
• Cones for marking attacking zones

Reference Book

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education, Primary 5

Instructional Materials

1. Video clips of teams communicating during an attack in professional football.
2. Posters showing offensive movement diagrams.

Content

1. Communicating while Attacking as a Team:
   • Players need to talk to each other to create opportunities for scoring.
   • Forwards and midfielders should use clear communication to know when and where to pass, cross, or make runs.
2. Using Key Offensive Phrases:
   • “Through ball”: This means a pass that goes between defenders for a teammate to run onto.
   • “Overlap”: When a teammate runs around another player to provide extra support or create space for an attack.
   • “Cross”: A pass that is played from the side of the field into the penalty area to set up a scoring chance.
3. Building Chemistry with Forwards and Midfielders:
   • Forwards and midfielders need to develop a good understanding of each other’s movements and intentions.
   • Chemistry comes from practice, where players learn to anticipate each other’s moves and communicate effectively.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A pass that goes between defenders for a teammate is called a __________.
   a) Cross
   b) Through ball
   c) Header
   d) Dribble
2. When a player runs around a teammate to support the attack, it is called an __________.
   a) Overlap
   b) Mark up
   c) Clearance
   d) Offside
3. A pass that is played from the side of the field into the penalty area is called a __________.
   a) Goal kick
   b) Cross
   c) Corner
   d) Tackle
4. Forwards and midfielders should develop __________ to work well together.
   a) Chemistry
   b) Defending
   c) Dribbling
   d) Marking
5. Effective communication during an attack can help a team __________.
   a) Score goals
   b) Defend better
   c) Clear the ball
   d) Mark up players

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: What does “through ball” mean in football?
   A: A pass that goes between defenders for a teammate to run onto.
2. Q: How can communication help a team during an attack?
   A: It helps players know when and where to pass, move, or cross, which leads to better scoring opportunities.
3. Q: What does “overlap” mean?
   A: When a player runs around another teammate to provide support or create space for an attack.
4. Q: What should a player do when they are on the wing and want to create a scoring chance?
   A: They can make a cross into the penalty area.
5. Q: Why is chemistry important between forwards and midfielders?
   A: It helps them understand each other’s movements and play together more effectively.
6. Q: How do you know when to make a through ball pass?
   A: When a teammate is making a run into space between defenders.
7. Q: What should a player say if they want their teammate to cross the ball?
   A: They can call out “cross” to let the teammate know.
8. Q: How can players build chemistry in football?
   A: By practicing together regularly and communicating during games.
9. Q: What does an “overlap” help to create in an attack?
   A: It creates more space or a passing option for the attacking team.
10. Q: When should a midfielder use a through ball?
    A: When a forward is making a run behind the defense.
11. Q: What does crossing the ball from the wing achieve?
    A: It can set up a scoring chance for forwards in the penalty area.
12. Q: Why do forwards and midfielders need to communicate?
    A: To coordinate their movements and passes during an attack.
13. Q: What phrase can you use to tell your teammate to make an attacking run?
    A: You can say “go” or “through” to signal them to move forward.
14. Q: How does overlapping benefit the team in attack?
    A: It adds an extra player to the attack, making it harder for defenders to mark everyone.
15. Q: How can good communication lead to more goals?
    A: It helps players know when to pass, shoot, or cross, improving the chances of scoring.

Presentation (Steps 1-3)

Step 1:
The teacher revises last week’s lesson on defensive communication and its importance for organizing the backline.

Step 2:
The teacher explains how players communicate while attacking, introducing phrases like “through ball,” “overlap,” and “cross.” The teacher gives examples of how these phrases are used in real match situations.

Step 3:
Pupils are divided into groups to practice offensive drills, focusing on using communication to make passes, overlaps, and crosses. They will also work on building chemistry by playing short-sided games.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the importance of offensive communication.
• Introduce key offensive terms like “through ball,” “overlap,” and “cross.”
• Organize drills where pupils practice using these phrases in attacking situations.

Learners’ Activities

• Pupils practice making through balls, overlaps, and crosses in game-like situations.
• Pupils work in teams to develop chemistry through communication during attacking drills.
• Pupils apply offensive communication skills during small-sided practice games.

Assessment

1. What is a “through ball” in football?
2. Why is it important to communicate during an attack?
3. What should you say if you want your teammate to cross the ball?
4. What is an overlap, and how does it help in an attack?
5. How can communication improve chemistry between forwards and midfielders?

Evaluation Questions

1. Explain the meaning of “through ball” in football.
2. When should a player use the phrase “overlap”?
3. What does crossing the ball help achieve in an attack?
4. How can communication make attacks more successful?
5. Why do forwards and midfielders need to communicate?
6. What should you say when you see a teammate making a run for a through ball?
7. How can you build chemistry with your teammates in football?
8. What is the benefit of an overlap during an attack?
9. What should you do when you want to pass through the defense?
10. How does effective communication lead to better team attacks?

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to observe and correct the pupils during offensive drills. The lesson ends with a review of key offensive communication phrases and how they help build teamwork and chemistry on the field.