LESSON ONE: Introducing the Fundamental Movement Skills of Throwing and Catching

LESSON FOCUS: Exploring Throwing and

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM

YEAR LEVEL: 1/2

LESSON

Catching

Content Descriptor: Performing fundamental movement

SEQUENCE/LENGTH: 1 of

skills in different movement situations

2 75 minutes

Relevant Elaborations: Performing fundamental

movement skills involving controlling objects with
equipment and different parts of the body
LESSON OUTCOMES:

ASSESSMENT/EVIDENCE OF LEARNING:

Students will:

1.

The student selects, adapts and creates visual moves that are appropriate

Develop an understanding of the basic principles of throwing and catching

to the requirements of the task

Demonstrate skills in simple combinations

2.

Sequence shows a competent use of space, time, force and flow

Refine movement skills in a range of contexts.

3.

The composition is coherent, and shows aspects of creativity and style.

STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT:

Aspects of movement skill

Contexts for

STUDENTS LEARN TO:

Types of movement skills

development

specialised

Fundamental

Locomotor and nonlocomotor

Manipulative

Body control and

movement skills

awareness

dynamic learning environments

Object manipulation and

control

Games

Anticipation and timing

Practice and refine throwing/catching movement skills in predictable and

Participate in a variety of movement activities to demonstrate and enhance

body control, body awareness, object manipulation, anticipation and timing

Demonstrate movement skills through a range of experiences.

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INTRODUCTION
(15 minutes)

LEARNING & TEACHING STRATEGIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introductory statement: Welcome students to the class and inform them that they will be learning about
throwing and catching.
Briefly discuss the following questions:

What sports have you seen the use of throwing and catching?

What parts of your body are you using when throwing?

How would you describe what your hands are doing when you catch and throw the ball?

Warm up: Catching and Throwing on the Spot

Beanbags will have already been scattered across the designated area with enough space in

Beanbags x24

between each, so that students will have their own learning space

During the activitys instruction, students will be seated on the floor

This activity will introduce the concept of throwing and catching plus stimulate any prior knowledge of
the skill

Demonstrate to the class, by throwing the

beanbag up just above the head and catching
it without moving feet

Students will then move to their own space and

practice

Ask students to try with only their:

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Left hand

Right hand

Preferred hand and ask them how many

times they can throw it up and catch in one
minute.

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Suggested catching cues:

Track track the ball with your eyes all the way into your hands

Whistle

Reach reach arms towards ball

Hoop x1

Give give with ball as ball hits hands to make it a soft catch

Pinkies and thumbs pinkies together if ball is below waist. Thumbs together if ball is above waist.

Once the activity is finished, students will return their beanbags into a hoop.
Stretching

Students perform a variety of stretches of the major muscle groups to be used throughout the lesson
lead by the teacher

Asks students if they can think of any further stretches

Finish with a seated stretch that will get students seated before the teacher proceeds to explain the
next part of the lesson.

BODY
(45 minutes)

Activity 1: Discovering Throwing and Catching

Still seated, students will be instructed that with a partner, they will explore the many possible ways for
throwing and catching

Reassure them that we will be varying the distances between each throw

Give a demonstration with a student of a throw 1 metre apart and another 5 metres apart

Number off the students, splitting the class into two groups

Line the students opposite to one another

Ask one side of the class to grab a ball

Allow them to start close to their partner and gradually move backwards making the space in between
them greater (this challenges students to use a different type of throw with enough force to get it across
the distance and for them to realize the size of the ball makes a difference)

Medium-sized balls x8

Blow the whistle and instruct students to stop what they are doing and sit down where they are

Discuss as a class what throwing technique they found best.

Whistle

DRINK/BATHROOM BREAK
Return siting along the base line of the basketball court.

Activity 2: Circuit of Games/Skills and Drills (5 minutes at each station and movement between stations)

Activities will be set up prior to commencing

Demonstrate and explain the correct throwing technique at each station including ball grip, underarm
throw, overarm throw and chest passes

The class is split into four even groups

Groups are allocated by giving each student a coloured card with a picture of an animal on it

Coloured animal cards

students are to go and stand with other students with the same card as theirs.
Explain to students that:
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The group will spend 5 minutes at each station and then rotate in a clockwise direction

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The role of the group leader is to direct their group through each station and read the instruction card
to their group.

Stations include:

Tennis balls x8

1.

Ball grip and stance

Red hoop x2

2.

Underarm throw

Blue hoop x2

3.

Overarm throw

Hoop stand x1

4.

Chest passes.

Bean bags x12

Large balls x2
Medium balls x12

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See appendix for station descriptions and explanation of activity/game.

Teacher is to time the 5 minutes allocated for each station and blow their whistle to indicate circuit rotation.
CONCLUSION

Blow the whistle once rotation is complete and students will sit at their last completed station

(15 minutes)

Students will be instructed group by group to return all the equipment at the station to the storeroom

Join to form one group and discuss the challenges that are involved at each station and throwing and

Whistle

catching in general.
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Which type of throw is better over distance?

Better for accuracy?

Easiest to catch?

KEY LEARNING AREA

Literacy: enhancing word knowledge by understanding learning area vocabulary. E.g. ball grip, underarm throw, overarm throw and chest passes. Plus comprehending

texts through listening to instructions and viewing demonstrations by teachers and other peers.
LESSON EVALUATION:
1.

Was I, as the teacher able to give clear instructions and establish an environment that enriches learning?

2.

Did I incorporate students interests into the lesson?

3.

Were learning activities appropriate to the ability of the students?

4.

Were teaching and learning strategies appropriate in supporting the understanding throwing and catching?

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1

MODIFICATIONS/ADJUSTMENTS
STRATEGIES FOR UPGRADE WHEN STUDENTS FIND THE ACTIVITY EASY

STRATEGIES FOR DOWNGRADE WHEN YOUR CHILD FINDS THE ACTIVITY TOO

Gradually move yourself or the target away from the child

DIFFICULT

Use a smaller ball

Encourage him/her to use one-handed catch/throw for increased

Get his/her attention first to let them know when the ball is coming
towards them

accuracy instead of power

Stand closer or move target near the child

Allow your child to decide which side of the body they prefer to use

Use a bigger ball

Make the target smaller

Encourage him/her to use both hands

Change the timing

Introduce box/basket as an alternative to catching with hands

Increase the organisation or action steps required. E.g. additional

Give hand-over-hand assistance during the activity

targets.

Use a heavier and/or different textured object as an alternative

Use a bigger stationary target

Adopt a slower and/or predictable timing to allow the child to make

the necessary adjustments to their position

Decrease the organisation required.

TEACHING NOTES
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Model positive behaviour by thanking and helping students

Teaching should not be focused on the actions of an individual student. A positive approach must be taken. E.g. praising students doing the
correct thing and then emphasizing how it is an excellent display of appropriate behaviour

Emphasize these activities, and participating in PE is a wonderful ways we can care for our body and maintain good health.

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ADAPTATIONS BY DISABILITY
MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

DOWN SYNDROME

Be patient

Brief instructions

Be flexible

Structured environment

Use brightly coloured

Visual instruction

equipment

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Structured and clean

Determine start/stop signal

environment

Use visual demonstrations

Increase size of equipment

Stand still when giving

(demonstrations)

Brightly coloured equipment

Use visual boundaries

Use balloons/beanbags

Use beep balls or bell balls

Break tasks into smaller steps

Enlarge targets

Use guides (carpet runners)

Modify equipment

Physical/verbal prompting

Immediate feedback

Self paced activities (stations)

Positive reinforcement/praise

instructions
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Make sure student can see your

lips

Learn basic signs

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Ball grip and Stance

At this station you will learn to grip the ball in your hand correctly. Follow these diagrams, using the tennis balls.

Once youve got the hang out it, stand facing the wall and use the tips below and the correct grip to throw
the tennis ball against the wall and count how many times you can throw and catch without dropping it!
" Position yourself side on to target
" Take your arm way back
" Step forward with opposite foot towards target
" Swing through long arm at release
" Follow through with your throwing arm in the direction of the target.

Underarm Throw
At this station you will practice how to do an underarm throw.
You will form two teams and play a game of beanbag relay. Each player must underarm throw a beanbag into the hoops; with the red hoop being 2
points and the blue being 1. The first team to finish is the winner (remember to think about how much force you will put into the throw with the varied
distances between each hoop).

Cues for the Underarm Throw:

" Face the target: belly button should be pointing to the target
" Step: step with your opposite foot towards the target (e.g. if throwing with right hand, step towards target with your left foot)
" Bowl the ball: use a pendulum arm motion with the arm you are throwing with (e.g. like you are bowling)
" Follow through: follow through to the sky or ceiling with your throwing hand.

Overarm Throw
At this station you will practice how to do an overarm throw.

Students will form two lines and using the balls provided they will overarm throw into the standing hoops.
Between the two students whoever misses sits out and the other person who scores goes back to the end of the line to have another turn.
This game is similar to basketball knock out.

Cues for the overarm throw:

! Side to target: point non-throwing side/shoulder to the target (e.g. if left handed thrower, point right should/side towards target)
! Arm way back: throwing arm way back behind head
! Step: step with your opposite foot towards the target (e.g. if throwing with left hand, step towards target with your right foot)
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Follow through: follow through by letting your throwing arm come across the opposite side of your body.

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Chest Passes
At this station you will learn how to do chest passes.

Your group will create a circle and chest pass to one another using a medium sized ball. To pass to someone
you must call out his or her
name. Gradually, the leader will add extra balls of different sizes.
Cues for chest passes:
! Focus on the target and place one foot slightly in front of the other
! Hold the ball so that the hands are behind it and fingers spread; elbows tucked in to the sides
! Draw the ball back and down
! Push the ball forward evenly with both hands
! Step forward onto one foot as the throw is made

! Extend the hand and wrists as the ball is released; follow through into the pushing action.
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