Class 4 Physical Education NCERT Book Chapter 2 Kicking and Receiving

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Chapter 2
Kicking and 
Receiving
Have you ever played football? In football, we kick 
the ball to our teammates and also receive the ball 
from them.
Kicking is an essential skill where we use our 
feet to direct the ball towards a specific target or 
direction.
Receiving is equally important, as it involves 
controlling the ball with our 
feet when it comes to us, 
ensuring we don’t lose 
possession.
Let’s explore how to kick 
and receive a ball effectively 
using our feet. After learning 
these skills, we’ll enjoy 
playing some fun games!
Introduction
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Chapter 2
Kicking and 
Receiving
Have you ever played football? In football, we kick 
the ball to our teammates and also receive the ball 
from them.
Kicking is an essential skill where we use our 
feet to direct the ball towards a specific target or 
direction.
Receiving is equally important, as it involves 
controlling the ball with our 
feet when it comes to us, 
ensuring we don’t lose 
possession.
Let’s explore how to kick 
and receive a ball effectively 
using our feet. After learning 
these skills, we’ll enjoy 
playing some fun games!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 23
Kicking
Stand behind the 
ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
Move towards the 
ball.
Keep the non-kicking 
leg to the side of the 
ball and then swing 
the other leg to kick 
the ball.
Let the kicking leg follow 
the ball. Move your hands 
to balance the body.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice kicking —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart and knees are not bent 
too much.
2.  Approach: The approach is slightly to the side of the ball while 
stepping forward on the kicking foot.
3.  Kicking: The streamlined action of leaping forward on the 
non-kicking foot to the side of the ball is important. Swinging 
back the kicking leg and bringing it swiftly to kick the ball is 
also essential.
4.  Follow Through: The arm opposing the kicking leg goes forward 
and the body is in balance.
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Chapter 2
Kicking and 
Receiving
Have you ever played football? In football, we kick 
the ball to our teammates and also receive the ball 
from them.
Kicking is an essential skill where we use our 
feet to direct the ball towards a specific target or 
direction.
Receiving is equally important, as it involves 
controlling the ball with our 
feet when it comes to us, 
ensuring we don’t lose 
possession.
Let’s explore how to kick 
and receive a ball effectively 
using our feet. After learning 
these skills, we’ll enjoy 
playing some fun games!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 23
Kicking
Stand behind the 
ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
Move towards the 
ball.
Keep the non-kicking 
leg to the side of the 
ball and then swing 
the other leg to kick 
the ball.
Let the kicking leg follow 
the ball. Move your hands 
to balance the body.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice kicking —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart and knees are not bent 
too much.
2.  Approach: The approach is slightly to the side of the ball while 
stepping forward on the kicking foot.
3.  Kicking: The streamlined action of leaping forward on the 
non-kicking foot to the side of the ball is important. Swinging 
back the kicking leg and bringing it swiftly to kick the ball is 
also essential.
4.  Follow Through: The arm opposing the kicking leg goes forward 
and the body is in balance.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 24
Receiving
Stand with knees bent 
and body facing the 
direction of the ball.
Raise one leg to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg  
firmly on the ground.
Receive the ball and 
move the leg slightly 
backwards.
Balance your body 
as the ball touches 
the ground.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart, knees are not bent too 
much and the body is facing towards the direction of the ball. 
2.  Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
keep non-receiving foot firmly on the ground.
3.  Receiving: Shift the body weight to the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball with the instep of receiving foot and on 
contact take the foot slightly back.  
4.  Follow Through: Keep the body low and balance the body by 
shifting the body weight as required.
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Chapter 2
Kicking and 
Receiving
Have you ever played football? In football, we kick 
the ball to our teammates and also receive the ball 
from them.
Kicking is an essential skill where we use our 
feet to direct the ball towards a specific target or 
direction.
Receiving is equally important, as it involves 
controlling the ball with our 
feet when it comes to us, 
ensuring we don’t lose 
possession.
Let’s explore how to kick 
and receive a ball effectively 
using our feet. After learning 
these skills, we’ll enjoy 
playing some fun games!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 23
Kicking
Stand behind the 
ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
Move towards the 
ball.
Keep the non-kicking 
leg to the side of the 
ball and then swing 
the other leg to kick 
the ball.
Let the kicking leg follow 
the ball. Move your hands 
to balance the body.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice kicking —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart and knees are not bent 
too much.
2.  Approach: The approach is slightly to the side of the ball while 
stepping forward on the kicking foot.
3.  Kicking: The streamlined action of leaping forward on the 
non-kicking foot to the side of the ball is important. Swinging 
back the kicking leg and bringing it swiftly to kick the ball is 
also essential.
4.  Follow Through: The arm opposing the kicking leg goes forward 
and the body is in balance.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 24
Receiving
Stand with knees bent 
and body facing the 
direction of the ball.
Raise one leg to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg  
firmly on the ground.
Receive the ball and 
move the leg slightly 
backwards.
Balance your body 
as the ball touches 
the ground.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart, knees are not bent too 
much and the body is facing towards the direction of the ball. 
2.  Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
keep non-receiving foot firmly on the ground.
3.  Receiving: Shift the body weight to the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball with the instep of receiving foot and on 
contact take the foot slightly back.  
4.  Follow Through: Keep the body low and balance the body by 
shifting the body weight as required.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 25
BM 7
Dribble and 
Pass
How to play
•	 Pair up the students and make them stand 
three to four metres apart.
•	 The first student will dribble the ball on the 
spot between their feet and then kick the 
ball to their partner. 
•	 The second student will receive the ball 
and repeat the same. Keep changing the 
distance between the partner and get as 
close or far as possible.
•	 As they get comfortable with this action, 
students shall now dribble the ball while 
walking before kicking it to their partner.
Required Material
Medium-sized 
balls 
Variations
•	Increase the number of 
students in a group.
•	Increase the number of 
balls in a group.
Circle Time
What helped you dribble 
the ball so that you don’t 
loose control? Share 
ideas with your friend.
Purpose
To develop a sense 
of force and leg-eye 
coordination with 
anticipation.
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Chapter 2
Kicking and 
Receiving
Have you ever played football? In football, we kick 
the ball to our teammates and also receive the ball 
from them.
Kicking is an essential skill where we use our 
feet to direct the ball towards a specific target or 
direction.
Receiving is equally important, as it involves 
controlling the ball with our 
feet when it comes to us, 
ensuring we don’t lose 
possession.
Let’s explore how to kick 
and receive a ball effectively 
using our feet. After learning 
these skills, we’ll enjoy 
playing some fun games!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 23
Kicking
Stand behind the 
ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
Move towards the 
ball.
Keep the non-kicking 
leg to the side of the 
ball and then swing 
the other leg to kick 
the ball.
Let the kicking leg follow 
the ball. Move your hands 
to balance the body.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice kicking —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart and knees are not bent 
too much.
2.  Approach: The approach is slightly to the side of the ball while 
stepping forward on the kicking foot.
3.  Kicking: The streamlined action of leaping forward on the 
non-kicking foot to the side of the ball is important. Swinging 
back the kicking leg and bringing it swiftly to kick the ball is 
also essential.
4.  Follow Through: The arm opposing the kicking leg goes forward 
and the body is in balance.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 24
Receiving
Stand with knees bent 
and body facing the 
direction of the ball.
Raise one leg to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg  
firmly on the ground.
Receive the ball and 
move the leg slightly 
backwards.
Balance your body 
as the ball touches 
the ground.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart, knees are not bent too 
much and the body is facing towards the direction of the ball. 
2.  Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
keep non-receiving foot firmly on the ground.
3.  Receiving: Shift the body weight to the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball with the instep of receiving foot and on 
contact take the foot slightly back.  
4.  Follow Through: Keep the body low and balance the body by 
shifting the body weight as required.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 25
BM 7
Dribble and 
Pass
How to play
•	 Pair up the students and make them stand 
three to four metres apart.
•	 The first student will dribble the ball on the 
spot between their feet and then kick the 
ball to their partner. 
•	 The second student will receive the ball 
and repeat the same. Keep changing the 
distance between the partner and get as 
close or far as possible.
•	 As they get comfortable with this action, 
students shall now dribble the ball while 
walking before kicking it to their partner.
Required Material
Medium-sized 
balls 
Variations
•	Increase the number of 
students in a group.
•	Increase the number of 
balls in a group.
Circle Time
What helped you dribble 
the ball so that you don’t 
loose control? Share 
ideas with your friend.
Purpose
To develop a sense 
of force and leg-eye 
coordination with 
anticipation.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 26
BM 8
Drop it to 
Kick it
How to play
•	 Divide the students in pairs and ask them 
to stand at a distance of 5 metres apart.
•	 The first student will toss the ball in the air 
and kick it to the partner before it bounces.
•	 The partner will try to catch the ball and 
repeat the action.
Required Material
Large-sized  
clothballs
The teacher will provide examples of uncomfortable 
moments and feelings.
Variations
•	Increase the distance to 
develop sense of force  
with consistency.
•	Vary the size of ball.
Circle Time
Share an instance or 
incident where you felt 
uncomfortable for any 
reason. Did anyone help 
in these uncomfortable 
moments?
Purpose
To develop leg-eye 
coordination  
as well as 
coordination 
between partners.
Note for the teacher