FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS OF SOCCER

UNIT
7TH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
JOSE PEREZ
OBJECTIVE

Students will be able to identify and explain the characteristics of the fundamental skills of soccer: passing,
shooting, and passing a soccer ball.

Students will be able to distinguish between the difference of passing, shooting, and dribbling a soccer ball.

Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate behavior throughout the lecture by encouraging and aiding
students that are struggling with the skill.
California Public School of Physical Education Content Standards:7th Grade
1​ .1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and  underhand throwing;
catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.

2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing;
catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.

2​ .7 Develop an individual or dual game that uses a manipulative skill, two different offensive strategies, and a
scoring system and teach it to another person

​3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.

4.7 Explain progression, overload, and specificity as principles of exercise.

5.4 Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical activity.
What do you think would happen is a
soccer player does not master the skills of
passing, shooting, and dribbling a soccer
ball? List anything that comes in mind for
a minute.
The 3 Fundamental of Soccer

Passing

Soccer
Skills

Dribbling Shooting
 Passing a Soccer Ball
What is the purpose of passing a soccer ball?

The purpose of passing a soccer ball is to keep possession of the ball by maneuvering the ball on the ground
between different teammates with the intention of advancing with the ball up the field. 

What are some ways that passing a soccer ball helps a soccer player?

Aids soccer players who are in difficult situation against opponents of the field.

Stores endurance and reduce opponent’s stamina.

Finds new opportunities for defensive and offensive tactics.

 WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF PASSING A SOCCER BALL
. Player plants his or her foot to the side and fairly close to the ball

. The big toe of the plant foot is pointed at the target

. The striking foot is rotated

. The striking leg swings from the hip away from the ball

. The striking foot is held with the heel down and toe up to form a strong and large striking surface

. Decide who are you are passing to and be careful when you pass the ball

. Keep the ball close

. Tap the ball a little

. While swing the striking foot through the ball

. Follow through
 SHOOTING A SOCCER BALL
What is the goal of shooting a soccer ball?
The goal of shooting  a soccer ball is to generate an amount of  internal and external force within the lower
and upper extremities with the intention of scoring a goal in the opponent's goal

What are some ways that shooting a soccer ball helps a soccer player?

Understanding a player’s power and accuracy

Opens new opportunities for scoring a goal

WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF SHOOTING A SOCCER BALL

. APPROACH FROM BEHIND AND AT A SLIGHT ANGLE

. LEAN FORWARD AND PLANT SUPPORTING FOOT BESIDE BALL

. BEND SUPPORTING LEG AND KEEP ARMS OUT TO SIDES FOR BALANCE

. DRAW BACK KICKING LEG WITH FOOT EXTENDED

. POINT SUPPORTING FOOT TOWARD TARGET

. SQUARE SHOULDERS AND HIP TO TARGET

. SNAP KICKING LEG STRAIGHT

. KEEP KICKING FOOT POINTED DOWNWARD AND DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE BALL

. CONTACT CENTER OF BALL WITH IN STEP

. KEEP KICKING FOOT FORM THROUGHOUT, AND FOLLOW THROUGH

 DRIBBLING A SOCCER BALL
What is the objective of dribbling a soccer ball?
The objective of dribbling a soccer ball is maneuvering a ball with the lower extremities and
maintaining balance with the upper extremities. A soccer player intention  to avoid one or more opponents in a
given direction, and avoiding defenders' attempts to intercept the ball. 

What are some ways that dribbling a soccer ball helps a soccer player?

Allows the player to maneuver the ball around the field without losing possession.

Allows the player to keep possession of the ball.

Allows the player to carry the ball past an opponent.

 WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF DRIBBLING A SOCCER BALL
. Face the defender

. Maintain balance and body control

. Keep the ball close to your feet

. Keep the head up with vision of the opponent

. Attack (dribble at) the defender at the speed

. Use deceptive body and foot movement

. Push the ball past the defender

. Accelerate past the defender

. Take the most direct route to goal

. Follow through
 Now You Try

Work with a partner and write down the steps of

passing, shooting, and dribbling a soccer using
the graphic organizer worksheet on the website.
After, compare and contrast the different forms
of soccer skills on the back of the paper.

Microsoft Word
Document
TYPES OF PASSING A SOCCER BALL
• Short Pass

• Long Pass

• Curve Pass

• Out-swinging Pass

• In-swinging Pass
TYPES OF SHOOTING A SOCCER BALL
• Standard Shoot

• Straight Shoot

• Inside and outside Shoot

• Bending Shoot

• Chip Shoot

• Toe Shoot
TYPES OF DRIBBLING A SOCCER BALL
• Inside and outside hook

• Puskas Turn

• Stepover

• The Rivelino

• 360 Spin

• The Cruyff turn

 NOW YOU TRY
Review the 10 steps of passing a soccer with a friend.

After reviewing the 10 steps of passing, shooting, and dribbling a soccer ball, test your friend’s
knowledge.

Next, find a open area in the class and practice the 10 steps of passing a soccer ball.

One student performs the skill for a minute against a wall while the other student evaluates their friend’s performance skill.

Once time is up, the person without the ball provides feedback to the friend

Finally, switch roles and follow the same procedure