Throwing (underarm)
I can throw underarm accurately towards a target.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: pointing your non-throwing arm towards the target helps improve throwing accuracy.
- Move: stepping into your throw and extending your throwing arm improves throwing accuracy.
- Think: concentrating on the target is important when throwing underarm as it will increase accuracy.
- Connect: encouraging yourself and others to try to challenge themselves demonstrates fairness.
- Feel: counting the scores accurately demonstrates honesty and a commitment to trying our best.
Keywords
Throwing - using your hand to send a ball through the air to a specific target or area
Target - an object you are aiming for
Accuracy - the ability to control where we throw or roll an object
Common misconception
Pupils believe that throwing requires a lot of strength rather than proper technique.
Ensure that pupils understand that throwing too hard can lead to poor technique and less accuracy when aiming for a target.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Throwing (underarm), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Throwing (underarm), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
3 beanbags between 2 pupils, 30+ cones, hoops
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
