Accuracy: can you throw accurately within increasingly difficult challenges?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can vary the power I apply to my throws in order to accurately strike targets at varying distances.
Key learning points
- Move: successfully throwing towards targets that are at different distances requires varying levels of power.
- Think: apply more or less power to a throw, based on the distance of the target, requires concentration.
- Feel: successfully throwing towards targets that are further away requires self-belief to keep trying.
- Connect: fairness enables us to keep the score and play by the rules.
Keywords
Accuracy - how close you get to the target when you throw or aim
Throw - using your hands to send a ball through the air to a specific target or area
Concentration - the ability to focus your attention on a task, activity or goal while ignoring distractions
Common misconception
It is always useful to take a big backswing when throwing an object.
When throwing a short distance, it is useful to reduce your backswing so you are more accurate and don't apply too much power.
Equipment
An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks, 6 targets - which could be soft toys, shoes or books
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 direction should your arms move when performing an underarm throw?
Q2.How can we be more accurate with our underarm throws?
Q3.What type of quality do you show if you are honest when keeping your score?
Q4.What should we do if we miss the target the first time we aim for it?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of throw should we use if we are aiming to hit a close target?
Q2.How can you use less power in an underarm throw?
Q3.What type of throw might be best to use if you are throwing over a longer distance outside?
Q4.How can you throw with more power?
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