# Kicking and Receiving

## Overview
In this chapter, students learn the fundamental motor movements of **kicking** and **receiving** a ball. These actions are commonly used in sports like football and help in developing control, balance, and coordination. Through structured practice and interactive games, children enhance their ability to focus, anticipate, and cooperate in a playful setting.

## Key Topics Covered

### 1. Kicking

- **Steps for Kicking**:
- Stand behind the ball and keep your eyes focused.
- Move towards the ball.
- Place your non-kicking leg beside the ball.
- Swing the kicking leg and strike the ball.
- Let your leg follow through and use your arms for balance.

- **Important Points**:
- Keep legs shoulder-width apart.
- Do not bend knees too much.
- Approach slightly from the side.
- Maintain balance using opposite arm movement.

### 2. Receiving

- **Steps for Receiving**:
- Stand with knees slightly bent and face the ball.
- Lift one leg to receive while keeping the other leg firm.
- Move the receiving leg backward as the ball touches.
- Balance your body while receiving the ball.

- **Important Points**:
- Anticipate the ball’s direction.
- Use the **instep** of the foot to receive.
- Shift weight to the non-receiving foot.
- Stay low and balanced.

## Activities and Games

### BM 7: Pass the Ball
- **How to Play**: Pass a soft ball from one leg to another while standing.
- **Purpose**: Improve control, transfer skills, and anticipation.
- **Variations**: Increase foot distance, walk, jog, run, or sidestep while passing.

### BM 8: Shadow Ball
- **How to Play**: Pair up, one leads while dribbling, the other follows. On a whistle, turn and kick the ball to your partner.
- **Purpose**: Build coordination and emotional control.
- **Variation**: Use your weaker leg to kick.

### BM 9: Flick the Ball
- **How to Play**: Partners flick a ball to each other using the top of the foot.
- **Purpose**: Develop soft muscle control.
- **Variation**: Hit a target, or flick multiple times before catching.

### BM 10: Flick in the Box
- **How to Play**: Teams of four aim to flick the ball into a box from a distance.
- **Purpose**: Learn distance control and power accuracy.
- **Variation**: Use different sized boxes or hoops for varied scoring.

### BM 11: Monkey in the Middle
- **How to Play**: Circle formation; one student in the center tries to intercept passes.
- **Purpose**: Promote teamwork, communication, and fun.
- **Variation**: Add more players in the center or use head/shoulder passes.

### BM 12: Sit and Rise
- **How to Play**: One student in center passes the ball to a player in the circle; neighbors must sit when ball is received.
- **Purpose**: Boost cognitive anticipation and response.
- **Variation**: Use head or chest for receiving.

## New Terms

| Term | Definition |
|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Kicking | Using your foot to strike or move a ball |
| Receiving | Stopping or catching the ball using your body, especially your foot |
| Instep | The top part of your foot, used in controlling or stopping the ball |
| Flick | A quick and light movement, often used to send a ball into the air |
| Balance | Staying steady and not falling while moving or standing |
| Coordination | Ability to use body parts together smoothly and effectively |
| Anticipation | Thinking ahead and preparing for what might happen next |

## Practice Questions

### Easy (3)
1. **What is the first step in kicking a ball?**
**Answer**: Stand behind the ball and focus on it.
**Explanation**: This helps in aiming and preparing the body for action.

2. **Which part of the foot is used to receive the ball?**
**Answer**: The instep of the foot.
**Explanation**: It helps to control the ball effectively.

3. **What should you do with your hands while kicking the ball?**
**Answer**: Move them to balance your body.
**Explanation**: Hands help maintain balance during movement.

### Medium (2)
4. **Why should the non-kicking leg be placed beside the ball?**
**Answer**: To give support and aim the kick.
**Explanation**: It helps in accurate and balanced kicking.

5. **What is the benefit of playing "Flick in the Box"?**
**Answer**: It improves sense of distance and power control.
**Explanation**: Children learn how hard and in what direction to flick the ball.

### Difficult (3)
6. **Describe how to play “Monkey in the Middle.”**
**Answer**: Students stand in a circle and pass the ball while a middle student tries to intercept it.
**Explanation**: Promotes team cooperation and quick reactions.

7. **In the game “Sit and Rise,” what should the players next to the receiver do?**
**Answer**: They must sit immediately after the ball is received.
**Explanation**: Encourages focus and reaction time.

8. **What movements are important while receiving a ball?**
**Answer**: Anticipate, shift weight to non-receiving foot, keep balance.
**Explanation**: Prevents losing control of the ball.

### Very Difficult (2)
9. **Explain the body posture needed for effective kicking and receiving.**
**Answer**: Legs shoulder-width apart, slight knee bend, focused gaze, balanced arms.
**Explanation**: Ensures effective movement and control.

10. **How does the game “Shadow Ball” enhance emotional control?**
**Answer**: By requiring focus, patience, and coordination with a partner.
**Explanation**: Helps children manage feelings during play and teamwork.

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