Underarm throwing to beat an opponent
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform an underarm throw accurately when trying to beat an opponent.
Key learning points
- Move: using different body parts such as fingers, arms and feet, can help you throw with accuracy.
- Move: receiving the ball requires having our hands in the ready position and focusing on where the pass is coming from.
- Think: concentrating on the target when throwing underarm increases your chances of beating an opponent.
- Feel: trying hard to keep improving your underarm throwing demonstrates self-belief.
- Connect: congratulating and encouraging your opponent will help them develop their throwing technique.
Keywords
Accuracy - the ability to control where we throw an object
Opponent - a person who is on an opposing side in a game
Concentration - paying close attention to a given task
Common misconception
When in a game situation and trying to beat an opponent, pupils focus on throwing with more power and speed, rather than focusing on using the correct throwing technique.
Explain to pupils that using the correct technique will produce better accuracy and eventually the speed and power of throws will increase.
Teacher tip
Group pupils in ability levels and use a variety of different sized balls in cycle 1 to challenge and meet the needs of all ability levels.
Equipment
1 ball between 5 pupils, 1 beanbag between 2, 3 cones per pupil.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes using your hand to send an object through the air towards a target?
Q2.Where should you look before throwing a ball?
Q3.What can you increase by concentrating and looking toward the target before passing?
Q4.What are you demonstrating when you help others to keep accurate score?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should you have your hands when you are ready to receive a pass?
Q2.What is more important for throwing with accuracy?
Q3.What word describes a person who is on the opposing side in a game?
Q4.Trying hard to improve and not giving up demonstrates which quality?
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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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