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
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
Ensure it is as round as possible
Tie the bag
Ensure it is tied tightly
Tie with a strong string
The ball is now ready to play
Teaching points for dribbling using your legs
Make geentle contact with the vakk
keep the ball close too yoour feet
use the leading of the foot to dribble galloping
keep the ball in the lower edge of your peripheral vision
Change the pace
Use your body to protect the ball
Pictures showing dribbling using your legs
Teaching points for dribbling the ball using the hands
Use your fingertips. Don't slap the ball with your palm but rather focus your attention on the tips of your fingers
keep your hand on the top of the ball
Keep the ball low
Be aware of where the ball bounces
keep your body between your defender and the ball
Look up
Change your speed
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;-
Soccer/ football
Handball
Basketball
Hockey
Types of dribbling
We have three basic types of dribbling
Dribble the ball on a flat land that does not have objects or holes
When dribbling use hands,do not use your fingers. Use your palm.
Do not dribble the ball on a slippery ground
Games involving dribbling skill
The games that involve playing using the dribbling skill are;-
Soccer/ football
Handball
Basketball
Hockey
Practice Time
Rules to keep you safe when dribbling
Dribble the ball on a flat land that does not have objects or holes
When dribbling use hands, do not use your fingers. Use your palm
Do not dribble the ball on a slippery ground
Practice dribbling
Dribble the ball kicking it freely in the field. Dribble to the right, to the left and forward.
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
In groups of three dribble the ball following various pathways such as straight, circular, curved and zigzag.
Learners to sing any familiar action songs while dribbling and moving in different directions
Uses of dribbling
The skill of dribbling helps on moving with the ball in a game
Dribbling helps us to avoid out opponents
Dribbling helps us to score in a game
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