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Basic 4 · Physical Education · Rhythmic Skills

Striking a Bouncing Ball

In this topic you will strike a bouncing ball with your hands and feet.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Strike a ball after it bounces with an open hand
  • Strike a bouncing ball with your foot
  • Strike towards a target

What you already know

  • Striking a ball again and again (Basic 2)

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

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Motor Skill And Movement Patterns
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Rhythmic Skills
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B4.1.6.1.6 – Strike a bounce ball with the hands and feet

Introduction

In handball and football, players often hit a ball after it bounces. Good timing and a steady eye are needed.

1. Striking with the Hand

  1. Drop the ball and let it bounce once.
  2. Watch it rise.
  3. Hit it with a flat, firm hand at waist height.
  4. Aim at a target.

2. Striking with the Foot

  1. Let the ball bounce in front of you.
  2. Keep your eyes on the ball.
  3. Kick it with the laces part of your foot (instep).
  4. Follow through towards the target.
A child hitting a bouncing ball with an open hand and another kicking a bouncing ball
Figure 1: Striking a bouncing ball Draw a child striking a bouncing ball.Illustration: Sirbus

Tip: Hit the ball as it begins to fall after the bounce, when it is easiest to control.

New words

strike
To hit.
bounce
To spring back after hitting the ground.
instep
The top part of the foot over the laces.
timing
Hitting at the right moment.
target
What you aim at.
volley
To hit a ball before it touches the ground.

Summary

  • Let the ball bounce, then strike it.
  • Use a flat hand or the instep of the foot.
  • Watch the ball and follow through.
  • Good timing improves control.

Class activity: Bounce and Strike

  1. Take turns to drop, bounce and strike the ball to your partner.
  2. Then strike towards the plastic-bottle targets.
  3. Count your hits.

You need: Locally made ball, Plastic-bottle targets, Sticks of chalk

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. To spring back after hitting the ground is to…

    • A. Bounce
    • B. Roll
    • C. Slide
    • D. Float
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    Answer: BounceThat is bouncing.

  2. 2. Which part of the foot is the instep?

    • A. The top over the laces
    • B. The heel
    • C. The toes only
    • D. The sole
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    Answer: The top over the lacesKick with the instep.

  3. 3. Hitting a ball before it touches the ground is a…

    • A. Volley
    • B. Bounce
    • C. Roll
    • D. Dribble
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    Answer: VolleyThat is a volley.

  4. 4. We should watch the ball when striking.

    • A. True
    • B. False
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    Answer: TrueIt helps timing.

  5. 5. A closed fist gives the best control.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseUse a flat, firm hand.

  6. 6. Hitting at the right moment is good ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: timingThat is timing.

  7. 7. Write the steps to strike a bouncing ball with the hand.

    Show answer
    Answer: Drop, let it bounce, watch it rise, hit with a flat hand, aim.Follow the order.

  8. 8. Why is it easier to strike the ball as it starts to fall?

    Show answer
    Answer: It is moving slowly at that moment, so it is easier to control.Timing matters.

Homework

  1. Practise bouncing and striking a ball against a wall.