Grade 5 Physical And Health Education Soccer Passes – Push Pass Notes
Physical & Health Education — Soccer Passes
Subtopic: Push Pass (Age: 10 — Kenya)
What is a Push Pass?
A push pass is a short, controlled pass using the inside of the foot. The ball stays on the ground and moves quickly to a teammate. In Kiswahili you can call it "pasi ya kusukuma" or simply "pasi".
What you need
- Football (size 3 or 4) — school ball is fine
- Flat ground or school playing field (grass or turf)
- Trainers or soccer boots, shin guards if available
- Cones or markers (or water bottles)
- Remove jewellery and tie shoelaces.
- Check the area for holes or stones.
- Keep good distance from other players to avoid collisions.
How to do a Push Pass — easy steps
- Stand side-on to the target. Non-kicking foot (plant foot) beside the ball, pointing to your teammate.
- Use the inside of your kicking foot (the broad, flat part).
- Keep your ankle firm and toes up slightly so the inside of the foot meets the ball.
- Push the ball forward with a short, controlled movement. Follow-through a little toward the target.
- Look at your teammate before and after the pass. Keep the ball on the ground.
Coach's cue words: "Step beside — inside — push — follow."
Picture of a push pass
Easy practice drills (10-year-olds)
- Partner pass: Stand 3–5 metres apart. Pass back and forth. Count successful passes in 1 minute.
- Passing to cone: Place a cone 4 metres away. Try to pass the ball so it stops near the cone.
- Triangle keep-away (3 players): Two keep the ball from one defender using only push passes.
- Moving pass: Walk slowly and pass to partner who moves into space. Practice receiving and pushing on.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Ball flies high — keep ankle firm and toes up slightly.
- Pass is too weak — step closer and follow through a bit more.
- Misses partner — point non-kicking foot to the target before you push.
- Looking down too long — glance up before passing to see your teammate.
Learning outcomes — by end of lesson
- Can use the inside of the foot to push a short pass on the ground.
- Shows correct body position: non-kicking foot beside the ball, ankle firm.
- Passes accurately to a partner from 3–5 metres.
- Plays safely and fairly with classmates.
Give each pupil 10 passes to a partner from 4 metres. Mark how many arrive at the partner's feet. Goal: 7 out of 10 or more.
Fun mini-game: "Pasi Relay"
- Make two teams in lines. Each player must push-pass to the next and run to the back.
- If the ball goes out, player must retrieve and pass again before the team can continue.
- First team to finish without mistakes wins. Encourages accurate push passes and movement.
Teacher tips (Kenya school context)
- Use available space — school grass pitch or hard court is OK.
- Make groups of 3–4 so all children get many touches on the ball.
- Use local language phrases: praise with "Hongera!" or "Nzuri!" to encourage learners.
- Link to teamwork and PE values: respect, fairness (heshima, haki).
Quick checklist for pupils
Plant foot beside ball • Use inside of foot • Push, don't kick • Follow through • Look for your teammate