Athletes of Tomorrow

A Morden Mount child displays physical confidence, having honed their agility, balance, and coordination. They possess a thorough understanding of how these abilities influence their performance across various subjects. They demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with their peers and adapt to diverse sports activities, employing problem-solving skills and making well-informed decisions.

Throwing and Catching - Reeption

In Reception we have been practising throwing and catching. Here we are playing a warm up game before we move on to throwing the ball individually. The children used beanbags to practise throwing accurately and to be able to aim at a target. The warm ups involve lots of different movements. We played large group games, negotiating space and others. The more focussed exercises, of throwing and receiving at different levels and directions, are practised individually and in pairs. 

Football Fundamentals - KS1

In year 1 and 2 we practised attack, defend and shoot. Send a ball using feet and can receive a ball using feet. Refine ways to control bodies and a range of equipment. Recall and link combinations of skills, e.g., dribbling and passing.

Basketball and Football - LKS2

Year 3 and 4 students have been practicing football and basketball this term.  In basketball the unit focus has been to perform some basic basketball skills, throwing, catching and dribbling. Build attacking/offensive play. Implement some basic rules of basketball. In football the unit focus has been being able to show basic control skills. Send the ball with some accuracy to maintain possession and build attacking play. Implement the basic rules of football. Year 4 have also gone swimming, learning the 4 core strokes, how to float in water and survival skills. 

All Rounder Athletes - Year 5

Year 5 and 6 have been practicing basketball and football. They have also had opportunities to take part in cross country and football competitions outside of school. In football the unit focus has been introducing some defensive skills. Dribble in different directions using different parts of their feet. Passing for distance. Evaluating skills to aid improvement. In basketball the unit focus has been increasing confidence and selection of basic skills such as dribbling, throwing and shooting. Develop a range of ball-handling skills. Use footwork rules in a game situation and explore basic marking.