Throwing Techniques Introduction

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice (Quick Check)

1. What does WALT stand for in this lesson?

We Are Learning To

Where All Learners Train

Work And Learn Together

2. Which is a key point of an underhand throw?

Swing arm high above the shoulder

Swing arm low to high and step forward

Throw while jumping

3. Check the safety steps you should use in a throwing activity:

Stay in your marked zone and face your partner

Throw when someone is in front of you

Use soft, lightweight balls and wait your turn

4. For an overhand throw, which foot often steps forward?

The same foot as the throwing arm

The opposite foot to the throwing arm

Neither, you must stand still

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

WALT: Demonstrate underhand and overhand throwing safely and with control.

Success criteria:

- I can throw underhand with control.

- I can throw overhand with control.

- I can catch and throw safely with a partner.

Differentiation: Use larger, softer balls or sit to throw if needed. Reduce distance for support.

Extension: Try a smaller ball for accuracy or practise adding a step for more distance.

5. Match each term to the correct description:

A Underhand throw

B Overhand throw

C Follow-through

1 Step with opposite foot and release over shoulder

2 Continued arm motion after release to help aim

3 Swing arm low to high and step forward

6. Draw a safe throwing space. Label two safety rules you would write on the court or oval:

7. Write one safety rule you will remember during partner work:

8. Write one thing you will practise this week to improve your throw (underhand or overhand):

Throwing Techniques Introduction

Throwing Techniques Introduction

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice (Quick Check)

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

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