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

LESSON FOCUS: Exploring Throwing and

Catching

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM

Content Descriptor: Performing fundamental movement

skills in different movement situations

Relevant Elaborations: Performing fundamental

movement skills involving controlling objects with

equipment and different parts of the body

YEAR LEVEL: 1/2 LESSON

SEQUENCE/LENGTH: 1 of

2 75 minutes

LESSON OUTCOMES:

Students will:

Develop an understanding of the basic principles of throwing and catching

Demonstrate skills in simple combinations

Refine movement skills in a range of contexts.

ASSESSMENT/EVIDENCE OF LEARNING:

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

to the requirements of the task

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

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

STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT:

Types of movement skills

Fundamental

Locomotor and non-

locomotor

Manipulative

Aspects of movement skill

development

Body control and

awareness

Object manipulation and

control

Anticipation and timing

Contexts for

specialised

movement skills

Games

STUDENTS LEARN TO:

Practice and refine throwing/catching movement skills in predictable and

dynamic learning environments

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.

PART & TIMING LEARNING & TEACHING STRATEGIES RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

INTRODUCTION

(15 minutes)

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

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:

o Left hand o Right hand o Preferred hand and ask them how many

times they can throw it up and catch in one

minute.

Beanbags x24

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Suggested catching cues:

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

Reach reach arms towards ball

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.

Whistle

Hoop x1

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

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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.

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

students are to go and stand with other students with the same card as theirs.

Explain to students that: " The group will spend 5 minutes at each station and then rotate in a clockwise direction " The role of the group leader is to direct their group through each station and read the instruction card to their group.

Stations include:

1. Ball grip and stance

2. Underarm throw

3. Overarm throw

4. Chest passes.

Whistle

Coloured animal cards

Tennis balls x8

Red hoop x2

Blue hoop x2

Hoop stand x1

Bean bags x12

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.

Large balls x2

Medium balls x12

CONCLUSION

(15 minutes)

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

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

catching in general.

o Which type of throw is better over distance? o Better for accuracy? o Easiest to catch?

Whistle

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

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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

! Gradually move yourself or the target away from the child

! Use a smaller ball

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

accuracy instead of power

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

! Make the target smaller

! Change the timing

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

targets.

STRATEGIES FOR DOWNGRADE WHEN YOUR CHILD FINDS THE ACTIVITY TOO

DIFFICULT

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

towards them

! Stand closer or move target near the child

! Use a bigger ball

! Encourage him/her to use both hands

! Introduce box/basket as an alternative to catching with hands

! Give hand-over-hand assistance during the activity

! 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

! 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.

APPENDIX 2

ADAPTATIONS BY DISABILITY

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

! Be patient

! Be flexible

! Use brightly coloured

equipment

! Use visual boundaries

! Break tasks into smaller steps

! Modify equipment

! Physical/verbal prompting

! Immediate feedback

! Self paced activities (stations)

! Positive reinforcement/praise

DOWN SYNDROME

! Brief instructions

! Structured environment

! Visual instruction

(demonstrations)

! Use balloons/beanbags

! Enlarge targets

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

! Structured and clean

environment

! Increase size of equipment

! Brightly coloured equipment

! Use beep balls or bell balls

! Use guides (carpet runners)

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

! Determine start/stop signal

! Use visual demonstrations

! Stand still when giving

instructions

! Make sure student can see your

lips

! Learn basic signs

APPENDIX 3

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.

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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)

! Follow through: follow through by letting your throwing arm come across the opposite side of your body.

!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.