- Year 3
Throwing with accuracy towards space
I can throw the ball accurately into space in order to score points and win a game.
- Year 3
Throwing with accuracy towards space
I can throw the ball accurately into space in order to score points and win a game.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: throwing the ball accurately requires throwing from a low to high position and vaying the power behind our throw.
- Move: when our partner throws the ball, we need to be ready to catch with our hands up and our feet behind the ball.
- Think: concentrating enables us to throw accurately and hit the targets or space.
- Feel: continuing to try and throw accurately towards targets, even when we sometimes miss, demonstrates good resilience.
- Connect: cooperating and trusting our partners when keeping scores shows respect for one another.
Keywords
Court - playing area where a game or sport is played
Accuracy - the ability to control where we hit an object
Power - using your muscles more quickly and forcefully
Common misconception
When throwing underarm, pupils often struggle to release the ball so it travels forward towards the target. Pupils may forget to have their hands up ready to catch the the ball.
Encourage pupils to develop a smooth arm swing when throwing towards a target and finish with a straight arm pointing in the direction of their target. Remind pupils to adopt the ready position with hands up in front of them when waiting to catch.
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To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Throwing with accuracy towards space, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 ball each (may need beanbags as an alternative), 50+ cones of different colours
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
