Year 9
Throwing for accuracy
In this lesson, we will have the opportunity to develop your throwing for accuracy skills and techniques as well as learn the fundamental skills and techniques needed for a push (Shot Putt) throw.
Year 9
Throwing for accuracy
In this lesson, we will have the opportunity to develop your throwing for accuracy skills and techniques as well as learn the fundamental skills and techniques needed for a push (Shot Putt) throw.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about throwing for accuracy.
- Pupils will learn to accurately throw in and at a target.
- Pupils will learn to develop skills in a progressive nature.
Equipment
Rolled up socks or a ball
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which 4 of the following are throwing events in athletics?
Pole vault
Steeplechase
Q2.
In athletics, all throws take place from a stationary position. True or false?
True
Q3.
What is the men's world record for javelin?
12.67m
54.92m
3 Questions
Q1.
In an throwing competition, where does the athletics official measure?
Where the object rolls/slides to
Q2.
Accuracy is extremely important for throwers. What happens if the object lands outside of the marked areas?
The athlete gets another throw
The athlete is disqualified
They mark the distance anyway
Q3.
The shot put technique is different to the other throwing techniques. How? (Select 2 answers)
The athlete faces backwards