Overarm throwing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform an overarm throw to send an object over a greater distance.
Key learning points
- Move: overarm throws require stepping into the throw and rotating the body to throw over a greater distance.
- Move: extending your throwing arm enables you to throw accurately over a greater distance.
- Think: concentrating on your technique is important because it can increase the distance of your overarm throw.
- Feel: demonstrating honesty throughout the game shows a strong understanding of the rules and commitment to success.
- Connect: working with others enables success as well as enjoyment and engagement when playing games.
Keywords
Overarm throw - throwing a ball in which you stretch your arm over your shoulder
Concentration - paying close attention to a given task
Technique - the way in which a skill is performed
Common misconception
Pupils believe that the throw should primarily come from the arm, rather than using their whole body.
Ensure pupils understand that for greater accuracy and distance, they should also use their legs, feet, hands, hips and body.
Teacher tip
In cycle 1, there is a good opportunity to highlight pupils using good technique and have them model this to the rest of the class. Ask the class to peer assess each other to help develop their own understanding of the overarm technique.
Equipment
1 beanbag per pupil, 30+ cones, 1 hoop between 2.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are you doing when you pay close attention to a task?
Q2.What should you focus on to receive a pass with control?
Q3.How can you help other pupils improve their throwing technique?
Q4.How can you demonstrate self-belief?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you do with your hips and body when you overarm throwing an object?
Q2.Which word describes the way in which a skill is performed?
Q3.What can enable success and enjoyment when playing a team game?
Q4.Which is most important for overarm throwing an object a long distance, with accuracy?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Overarm throwing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Overarm throwing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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