Grade 5 Physical And Health Education Soccer Passes – Outside The Foot Pass Notes
Physical & Health Education — Soccer Passes
Subtopic: Outside the Foot Pass (Age 10 • Kenyan Primary)
Short idea: The outside-of-the-foot pass uses the outer side of the foot to send the ball. It is useful for quick, accurate passes when you are moving or when you want the ball to bend slightly away from your body.
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- By the end of the lesson, learners will correctly perform an outside-of-the-foot pass over 3–8 metres with at least 6 out of 10 successful passes.
- Explain two safety rules for passing (e.g., watch where you kick, keep space for others).
- Use the pass in a small-sided game to keep possession and help a team-mate.
Key Vocabulary
- Outside of foot (mguu wa nje)
- Target / receiver (mpokeaji)
- Follow-through
- Accuracy (usiokosea)
Equipment & Safety
- Ball: Size 3 (or small size 4) for age 10.
- Field: School playing field or open grass area. Use cones or plastic bottles as markers.
- Footwear: trainers or football boots. If not available, teach barefoot on soft grass (ensure no stones).
- Warm-up: 6–8 minutes of jogging, leg swings, and dynamic stretches before practicing.
- Safety rules: look before you kick, give space to others, stop if someone is hurt, drink water between drills.
Teaching Points — How to do the Outside-of-Foot Pass (Simple steps)
- Approach the ball at a small angle (slight diagonal) — not straight on.
- Plant your supporting foot a little ahead of the ball and pointing toward the target.
- Turn the kicking foot so the outer side (little-toe side) is facing the ball.
- Lock your ankle and use the outside edge to strike the middle of the ball.
- Keep your body slightly over the ball so the pass stays low and accurate.
- Follow through a little in the direction of the target (foot continues after contact).
Common Mistakes & Corrections
- Mistake: Kicking with the toe → Correction: Turn foot and contact with outside edge, lock ankle.
- Mistake: Standing too straight → Correction: Step forward with supporting foot toward target and lean slightly.
- Mistake: Hitting ball too hard → Correction: Aim for control; use soft outside touch for short passes.
Suggested Learning Experiences (step-by-step lesson plan)
Duration: 35–45 minutes (can be split across two periods)
1. Warm-up (6–8 min)
Jog round the pitch, high knees, heel flicks, and dynamic leg swings. Finish with partner toe-touches on the ball (light tapping).
2. Demonstration & explanation (3–4 min)
Teacher shows outside foot pass slowly; name key words in English and Swahili: “outside-of-foot” / “mguu wa nje”.
3. Stationary partner passing (8–10 min)
- Pairs facing each other 3–4 metres apart.
- Each pupil practices 10 passes, focusing on ankle, contact point, and follow-through.
- Use cones or shoes as small targets for better accuracy.
4. Moving pass on the run (6–8 min)
- One partner jogs slightly and receives the ball; the passer uses outside-of-foot to pass while both move slowly.
- Practise switching roles after 5 repetitions.
5. Target game (10 min)
- Small groups of 4. Place two cones as target gates 3–4 m apart. Teams get 1 point when they pass through the gate using outside-of-foot pass. Rotate teams. Use bottle tops as makeshift cones if needed.
6. Small-sided game (7–10 min)
- Play 4v4 or 5v5 on small pitch. Award 2 points for successful outside-of-foot passes that lead to a goal or keep possession 5+ passes in a row. Teacher observes and gives quick feedback.
7. Cool-down and reflection (3–4 min)
Light walking, calf stretches. Ask pupils: “What was one thing you did well?” and “One thing to practice?” Encourage use of simple Swahili cues: “Pasi kwa nje!” and “Sawa, jaribu tena!”
Differentiation (for different ability levels)
- Beginner: Stand still, shorter distance (2–3 m), larger target (two feet wide).
- Intermediate: Moving pass, reduce target size, add passive defender standing as obstacle.
- Advanced: Use weak foot (left/right), increase distance to 6–8 m, add pressure from active defender.
Assessment (Simple checklist for teacher)
- Support foot positioned toward target — Yes / No
- Contact made with outside of foot — Yes / No
- Pass stayed low and accurate (reached target) — count successes out of 10
- Works safely and follows instructions — Yes / No
- Teacher notes: _________________
Simple rating: Beginning (0–3/10), Developing (4–7/10), Competent (8–10/10)
Teacher Tips
- Give short, positive feedback: “Good ankle!” or in Swahili “Ankili imejaa!”
- Use local examples: practise during school football hour or between lessons on the field.
- If cones are not available, use stones, shoes or water bottles as markers.
- Encourage peer coaching: stronger pupils can help correct partners.
Homework / Practice at Home
Spend 10 minutes with a family member or friend practicing outside-of-foot passes. Use a wall as a target: aim passes to a marked spot and try to hit it 8 times in a row.
Prepared for Kenyan primary pupils (age 10). Keep sessions fun, safe and full of encouragement. Good luck — Pasi kwa nje! ⚽🦶