Class 7 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 4: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football
"Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football" is Unit 4, running from about page 86 to page 117. The contents list thirteen skills: kicking and receiving the ball with the inside of the foot, passing, step trapping, dribbling, feinting, kicking for accuracy, passing in the air, a pass and move relay, interception, front block tackling and goalkeeping, ending with a five-a-side match. Students develop skills through drills and small-sided games with an emphasis on teamwork and safety. It builds on the earlier kicking and receiving chapters of the primary books.
This is chapter 4 of 6 in Khel Yatra, the Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 4, Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football, and begins on page 86 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Badminton" and is followed by "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi".
The goals in "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football" go beyond physical skill. The book links movement with socio-emotional learning: encouraging classmates, accepting mistakes, sharing equipment and handling both success and disappointment gracefully. Teachers are advised to give enough time at the end of the session for circle time, where children describe their experience and listen to others. Variations of each activity keep it interesting and allow adaptation to local space, weather and resources.
Try a short family session based on "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football". Let the child lead, explain the rules and show the movements. This turns learning into shared fun, and builds regular physical activity into the family routine.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.
Topics covered
- Kicking the Ball with the Inside of the Foot
- Receiving the Ball by Inside of the Foot
- Passing the Rolling Ball
- Step Trapping
- Dribble
- Feinting
- Kicking the Ball for Accuracy
- Passing the Ball in the Air
- Pass and Move Relay Drill
- Interception
- Front Block Tackling
- Goal Keeping
- 5-a-side Match