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      Accuracy: can you throw accurately to score points against an opponent?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can throw accurately towards a range of different targets while playing against an opponent.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: maintaining accuracy when playing against an opponent requires throwing with control.
      2. Think: concentration helps us to focus on the target when we are competing against an opponent.
      3. Feel: striving to achieve our best, even if we aren't winning, requires resilience.
      4. Connect: playing fairly against others helps everyone enjoy the competition.

      Keywords

      • Opponent - a person or team that you compete against in a game, sport or physical activity

      • Points - the units of scoring earned for achieving a goal, completing a task or performing well in a game or activity

      • Honesty - the quality of being truthful and fair in your words and actions

      Common misconception

      You can only be competitive if you are against someone else.

      You can also be competitive against yourslef by trying to beat your last score or best number of points so far.

      Equipment

      An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks, 8 targets - which could be soft toys, shoes or books, and a timer

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What type of throw should we use if we are aiming at a close target?

      a chest pass
      Correct answer: an underarm throw
      an overarm throw

      Q2.
      How can you change your throwing technique to use less power?

      use a bigger, faster swing
      take a bigger step
      Correct answer: use a smaller backswing

      Q3.
      What type of throw might you use to hit a target further away?

      Correct answer: an overarm throw
      an underarm throw
      a sideways throw

      Q4.
      How can you increase the power of your throw?

      Correct answer: move your arm faster when you throw
      move your arm slower when you throw
      move your arm with a smaller backswing

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is an opponent?

      a way to score
      Correct answer: a person to play against or something you try to beat
      being truthful

      Q2.
      How can you make sure a game is played with honesty?

      make up the score
      Correct answer: say the score after every point
      give yourself more points

      Q3.
      Which foot should you put forward when performing an underarm throw?

      the same as the throwing arm
      Correct answer: the opposite to the throwing arm
      it doesn't matter

      Q4.
      What should you do when you are playing an opponent and you are not winning?

      stop trying and give up
      give the wrong score and cheat
      Correct answer: show resilience by not giving up

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