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
- Move: maintaining accuracy when playing against an opponent requires throwing with control.
- Think: concentration helps us to focus on the target when we are competing against an opponent.
- Feel: striving to achieve our best, even if we aren't winning, requires resilience.
- 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
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?
Q2.How can you change your throwing technique to use less power?
Q3.What type of throw might you use to hit a target further away?
Q4.How can you increase the power of your throw?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is an opponent?
Q2.How can you make sure a game is played with honesty?
Q3.Which foot should you put forward when performing an underarm throw?
Q4.What should you do when you are playing an opponent and you are not winning?
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