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C. Trapping
As demonstrated in the picture, trapping is the act of controlling the
ball coming towards you with a part of the body. This task can be
done with feet, knees, thighs, stomach, head and chest. The ball is
trapped with the appropriate part based on the direction, height and
speed of the ball.
Activity 8.15
As shown in the given picture, have one
person pass the ball with one hand and
everyone take turns to trap the ball. While
trying trapping, first, practise sole trapping,
and then gradually thigh trapping and
chest trapping as well.
D. Heading
As shown in the picture, heading is a basic
skill in football that is made by hitting a football by the
head. This skill is used for controlling and passing the
ball as well as scoring. i
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Activity 8.16
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As shown in the figure below, take turns throwing the
ball over the head of a partner who is practising heading
and passing the ball in the other direction through
heading. Do this at least five times and give your friend a turn. While
heading, the head should be turned to the direction in which the ball
is to be sent.
118 Henltl1, Pliysirnl m1d Crentive a.l'ts, grade 8

