Ball Games: Football – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

What is Football?

Football is a popular ball game played by two teams. Each team tries to score goals by kicking the ball into the other team’s goal post.

Basic Football Rules

• 11 players on each team
• Use feet to move the ball (not hands)
• Only goalkeeper can use hands
• Game lasts 90 minutes
• Team with most goals wins

Football Skills

• Kicking – hitting ball with foot

• Dribbling – moving ball while running

• Passing – sending ball to teammate

• Heading – hitting ball with head

• Goalkeeping – stopping goals

Benefits of Playing Football

• Makes legs strong
• Improves running speed
• Teaches teamwork
• Keeps body healthy
• Makes new friends

Exercise 3: Football Fun!

1. Practice kicking a soft ball gently
2. Try passing ball to a friend
3. How many players are in one football team? _______
4. Can field players use their hands? _______

Teacher’s Notes: ___________