Accuracy: can you strike a star?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can throw underarm accurately and keep my score.
Key learning points
- Move: an underarm throw requires stepping forwards with the opposite foot to your throwing arm and a low to high swing.
- Think: choosing the right tactic based on the game requires concentration.
- Feel: trying your best, even if it's hard, will lead to success and enables you to enjoy the activity.
- Connect: keeping the score correctly requires fairness.
Keywords
Fairness - when we play by the rules throughout the game
Accuracy - how close you get to the target when you throw or aim
Tactic - a clever plan or idea to help you perform well
Common misconception
Throwing with the same foot forward as the throwing hand.
Use the opposite foot to the throwing hand for better balance and accuracy.
Equipment
An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks, 6 targets - which could be soft toys, shoes or books, 2 smaller targets - which could be tins or small toys, and a timer
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which part of our body do we use when we throw something?
Q2.When throwing, what should we look at to help us aim?
Q3.What do we call it if we add on extra points to our score that we didn't win?
Q4.What should we do if we keep missing the target?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of throw is performed with the opposite foot forward to the throwing arm and a low to high swing?
Q2.What can help us score maximum points?
Q3.What are we showing if we keep the score correctly?
Q4.What must we do in a game if we want to be successful?
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