Throwing: accuracy vs distance
I can explore the differences between throwing for accuracy and throwing for distance.
Throwing: accuracy vs distance
I can explore the differences between throwing for accuracy and throwing for distance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: when throwing for distance, stand sideways on, arm up, elbow bent, releasing the bean bag just past your head.
- Move: when throwing underarm for accuracy, step into your throw and aim towards the target.
- Think: if we release the beanbag too late it will go towards the floor but if we release too early it will go too high.
- Feel: focus on remaining positive and determined even when we are finding throwing challenges difficult.
- Connect: we should evaluate the performance of our partners to encourage them to improve their performance.
Keywords
Throwing - using your hand to send an object through the air to a specific target or area
Distance - the length of space between two points. This might mean how far an athlete has thrown an object
Power - the ability to use force to throw an object over a greater distance
Common misconception
When pupils follow through on their throw, they use excessive force which causes them to lose balance, impacting the throw and often causing them to step over the throwing line.
Ensure pupils understand the consequences of stepping over the throwing line - foul throw.
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Equipment
Worksheet: throwing for distance: personal best, 3 beanbags between 2, 3 hoops between 2, 30+ cones.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
