Grade 3- Dribbling

Dribbling is a way of moving the ball by making short continues kicks or several bounces.

We use dribbling to move near the goal of an opponent so that we can score easily.

In soccer we dribble the ball using our legs

In handball and basketball, we dribble using our hands

So you can dribble the using your hands or your legs depending on the game that you are playing.

Improvising a ball for dribbling

Materials needed

Papers, carrier bags, old clothes, ropes

Steps for improvising a ball

1. Put together the required materials

Fold the papers into a ball

Put the folded papers into a non woven bag

Grip the bag and twist as shown

Continue wrapping the ball

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2. Ensure it is as round as possible

3. Tie the bag

4. Ensure it is tied tightly
   

Tie with a strong string

The ball is now ready to play

 Teaching points for dribbling using your legs

1. Make geentle contact with the vakk

2. keep the ball close too yoour feet

3. use the leading of the foot to dribble galloping

4. keep the ball in the lower edge of your peripheral vision

5. Change the pace

6. Use your body to protect the ball

Pictures showing dribbling using your legs

Teaching points for dribbling the ball using the hands

1. Use your fingertips. Don't slap the ball with your palm but rather focus your attention on the tips of your fingers

2. keep your hand on the top of the ball

3. Keep the ball low

4. Be aware of where the ball bounces

5. keep your body between your defender and the ball

6. Look up

7. Change your speed

8. Don't stop

Pictures showing dribbling using your hands

Parts of the boy used in dribbling

The parts of the body that we uses when dribbling are;-

1. Soccer/ football

2. Handball

3. Basketball

4. Hockey
   

Types of dribbling

We have three basic types of dribbling

1. Dribble the ball on a flat land that does not have objects or holes

2. When dribbling use hands,do not use your fingers. Use your palm.

3. Do not dribble the ball on a slippery ground

Games involving dribbling skill

The games that involve playing using the dribbling skill are;-

1. Soccer/ football

2. Handball

3. Basketball

4. Hockey

Practice Time

Rules to keep you safe when dribbling

1. Dribble the ball on a flat land that does not have objects or holes

2. When dribbling use hands, do not use your fingers. Use your palm

3. Do not dribble the ball on a slippery ground

Practice dribbling

1. Dribble the ball kicking it freely in the field. Dribble to the right, to the left and forward.

2. In pairs,take turns dribbling the ball with your hands by bouncing it on the ground, move forward and back over a short distance of 10 steps then 20 steps

3. In groups of three dribble the ball following various pathways such as straight, circular, curved and zigzag.

4. Learners to sing any familiar action songs while dribbling and moving in different directions

 Uses of dribbling

1. The skill of dribbling helps on moving with the ball in a game

2. Dribbling helps us to avoid out opponents

3. Dribbling helps us to score in a game