Games: can you roll a ball with accuracy and adjust your tactics?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can roll a ball at a target and adjust my tactics based on different scenarios.
Key learning points
- Move: a smooth pendulum swing and low body position improves accuracy.
- Think: adjusting your swing will modify power and angle to control distance and accuracy.
- Feel: satisfaction comes from being able to predict and achieve consistent results.
- Connect: challenging yourself or others to a repeat performance raises levels of competition.
Keywords
Technique - the method we use to perform a task
Pendlum - swinging your arms straight back and forward
Strategies - plans for achieving success
Common misconception
You can roll the ball from any height.
It is more accurate to roll the ball from a lower position which is achievied by bending your knees.
Equipment
An object to throw - which could be a ball or rolled up socks; 6 targets - which could be toys or empty bottles/cans; pen and paper to write score; optional own equipment to make your own target game.
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 does projectile mean?
Q2.When performing an underarm throw, which foot should be forwards?
Q3.What will happen to your throw if you take a bigger backswing when performing an underarm throw?
Q4.If you are playing against someone who is really good at throwing, how could you use them to improve?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.From which height should we roll a ball?
Q2.What is a strategy?
Q3.Which rule change would make a target game more difficult?
Q4.How might you be able to have a more consistent performance?
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