Wake Up Your Feet: Kicking Fun

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What & Why

Kicking is when we use our feet to move a ball. We kick in games like soccer or just for fun in the yard! Learning to kick well helps us aim the ball where we want it to go and play safely with friends.

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Example 1 — The Gentle Tap

This is for moving the ball a short distance, like when you're dribbling.Stand with the ball right in front of you.Swing your kicking leg back just a little bit.Gently tap the ball with the inside of your foot, like you're pushing it.Watch it roll forward slowly. Try to keep it close to you!

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Example 2 — The Friendly Pass

This is how you pass the ball to a friend who is nearby.Look at your friend. This is your target!Place your other foot (the one not kicking) next to the ball. Point it towards your friend.Swing your kicking leg and tap the ball with the inside of your foot.Let your leg swing forward a little after you kick. This is called a 'follow-through'.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner

Which part of your foot is best for a soft, accurate pass to a friend who is close to you?

A.The inside of your foot

B.Your heel

C.Your tiptoes

D.The bottom of your foot

Beginner

You want to kick the soccer ball into a big net far across the field. What is the BEST way to kick it?

A.A gentle tap with your toe

B.A big, powerful kick with the top of your foot (your laces)

C.A soft push with the inside of your foot

D.By rolling it with your heel

Beginner

What is the very first thing you should do with your eyes before you kick a ball?

A.Close them tightly

B.Look at your feet

C.Look up at the sky

D.Look at your target (where you want the ball to go)

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Wake Up Your Feet: Kicking Fun is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's learn how to use our amazing feet to kick a ball! Kicking is a super fun way to play games and helps make our legs strong and healthy.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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What & Why

Example 1 — The Gentle Tap

Example 2 — The Friendly Pass

Sample Practice Questions

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