NCERT Textbook: Kicking and Receiving | Physical Education and Well Being (Khel Yoga) Class 5 PDF Download

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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
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!
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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
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!
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27 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Kicking
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice kicking—
1. Stance: Relaxed shoulders while approaching the ball.
2. Approach: Approach the ball and calculate the stride length.
3. Kicking: Swinging back the kicking leg as required and bringing 
it fast to kick the ball.
4. Follow through: The arm goes sidewards. The kicking leg and 
the body go forward in the direction of the ball. It should be 
smooth and without any jerk.
Run towards the 
ball.
2
Keep the non-kicking leg to the side of the 
ball and then kick the ball using the inner 
part or the top part of the kicking foot.
3
Swing the arms sidewards 
and follow through in the 
direction of the kick.
4
Stand 5 metres behind 
the ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
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!
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27 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Kicking
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice kicking—
1. Stance: Relaxed shoulders while approaching the ball.
2. Approach: Approach the ball and calculate the stride length.
3. Kicking: Swinging back the kicking leg as required and bringing 
it fast to kick the ball.
4. Follow through: The arm goes sidewards. The kicking leg and 
the body go forward in the direction of the ball. It should be 
smooth and without any jerk.
Run towards the 
ball.
2
Keep the non-kicking leg to the side of the 
ball and then kick the ball using the inner 
part or the top part of the kicking foot.
3
Swing the arms sidewards 
and follow through in the 
direction of the kick.
4
Stand 5 metres behind 
the ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
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Receiving
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice receiving skills—
1. Stance: Legs and shoulders should be relaxed, run towards the 
ball and keep the body in line with the ball.
2. Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
approach the ball where you want to receive it.
3. Receiving: Shift the body weight on the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball on the instep of the receiving foot and 
on contact, take the foot slightly backwards.
4. Follow through: Keep the body low and maintain balance by 
shifting the body weight as required.
Stand and anticipate 
the direction and 
speed of the ball.
1
Receive the ball with the inside of 
the foot and move the leg slightly 
backwards while receiving.
3
Balance your body as the ball 
touches the ground, and try to 
dribble the ball after receiving.
4
2
Approach the ball and take your position while 
raising the leg on which you want to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg firmly on the ground.
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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
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!
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27 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Kicking
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice kicking—
1. Stance: Relaxed shoulders while approaching the ball.
2. Approach: Approach the ball and calculate the stride length.
3. Kicking: Swinging back the kicking leg as required and bringing 
it fast to kick the ball.
4. Follow through: The arm goes sidewards. The kicking leg and 
the body go forward in the direction of the ball. It should be 
smooth and without any jerk.
Run towards the 
ball.
2
Keep the non-kicking leg to the side of the 
ball and then kick the ball using the inner 
part or the top part of the kicking foot.
3
Swing the arms sidewards 
and follow through in the 
direction of the kick.
4
Stand 5 metres behind 
the ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
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Receiving
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice receiving skills—
1. Stance: Legs and shoulders should be relaxed, run towards the 
ball and keep the body in line with the ball.
2. Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
approach the ball where you want to receive it.
3. Receiving: Shift the body weight on the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball on the instep of the receiving foot and 
on contact, take the foot slightly backwards.
4. Follow through: Keep the body low and maintain balance by 
shifting the body weight as required.
Stand and anticipate 
the direction and 
speed of the ball.
1
Receive the ball with the inside of 
the foot and move the leg slightly 
backwards while receiving.
3
Balance your body as the ball 
touches the ground, and try to 
dribble the ball after receiving.
4
2
Approach the ball and take your position while 
raising the leg on which you want to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg firmly on the ground.
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29 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Friendly 
Goal
Required Material
Football and cones
To develop accuracy 
in kicking.
• Vary the distance between 
the students.
• Use both legs alternately.
• Students can also juggle 
the ball in the air 2–3 times 
before kicking. 
How to play
• Form teams of three students each.
• Place two cones 5 –7 meters apart and ask two students 
to stand in front of the cones and one at the centre.
• The student at the centre will stand with feet apart, 
posing as a goal. The student is free to change their 
position.
• On the sound of the whistle, a student standing near 
the cone will try to kick the ball between the legs of the 
student standing at the centre, and the other player will 
receive it.
• The ball should be hit 
below knee height.
• Change positions 
quickly to provide 
the opportunity to 
all three players.
BM 7
PURPOSE VARIATION
Discuss 
steps to 
ensure safety of 
the student standing 
at the centre while 
kicking. 
As a student standing at 
the centre, how would you 
stand to ensure your own 
safety?
CIRCLE
TIME
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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
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!
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27 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Kicking
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice kicking—
1. Stance: Relaxed shoulders while approaching the ball.
2. Approach: Approach the ball and calculate the stride length.
3. Kicking: Swinging back the kicking leg as required and bringing 
it fast to kick the ball.
4. Follow through: The arm goes sidewards. The kicking leg and 
the body go forward in the direction of the ball. It should be 
smooth and without any jerk.
Run towards the 
ball.
2
Keep the non-kicking leg to the side of the 
ball and then kick the ball using the inner 
part or the top part of the kicking foot.
3
Swing the arms sidewards 
and follow through in the 
direction of the kick.
4
Stand 5 metres behind 
the ball and keep your 
eyes focused on it.
1
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Khel Yoga| Grade 5
Receiving
Notes for the teacher 
Ensure the following while the children practice receiving skills—
1. Stance: Legs and shoulders should be relaxed, run towards the 
ball and keep the body in line with the ball.
2. Anticipate and be ready: Anticipate the path of the ball and 
approach the ball where you want to receive it.
3. Receiving: Shift the body weight on the non-receiving foot, 
always receive the ball on the instep of the receiving foot and 
on contact, take the foot slightly backwards.
4. Follow through: Keep the body low and maintain balance by 
shifting the body weight as required.
Stand and anticipate 
the direction and 
speed of the ball.
1
Receive the ball with the inside of 
the foot and move the leg slightly 
backwards while receiving.
3
Balance your body as the ball 
touches the ground, and try to 
dribble the ball after receiving.
4
2
Approach the ball and take your position while 
raising the leg on which you want to receive the 
ball. Keep the other leg firmly on the ground.
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29 Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements
Friendly 
Goal
Required Material
Football and cones
To develop accuracy 
in kicking.
• Vary the distance between 
the students.
• Use both legs alternately.
• Students can also juggle 
the ball in the air 2–3 times 
before kicking. 
How to play
• Form teams of three students each.
• Place two cones 5 –7 meters apart and ask two students 
to stand in front of the cones and one at the centre.
• The student at the centre will stand with feet apart, 
posing as a goal. The student is free to change their 
position.
• On the sound of the whistle, a student standing near 
the cone will try to kick the ball between the legs of the 
student standing at the centre, and the other player will 
receive it.
• The ball should be hit 
below knee height.
• Change positions 
quickly to provide 
the opportunity to 
all three players.
BM 7
PURPOSE VARIATION
Discuss 
steps to 
ensure safety of 
the student standing 
at the centre while 
kicking. 
As a student standing at 
the centre, how would you 
stand to ensure your own 
safety?
CIRCLE
TIME
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Clear the 
Centre
Required Material
Marking powder and 
footballs
How to play
• Form two uneven teams. Team A will have 4 – 5 
students, and Team B will have 12 –15 students.
• Form circles as shown in the picture. 
• Team A will stand inside 
the circle with each player 
BM 8
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