Year 8
Throwing and catching in sport
In this lesson, we will be using a range of techniques to learn how to throw and catch a ball in sport. We will apply this to striking and fielding games, focusing primarily on cricket and rounders. We will learn how to receive the ball in various positions and how to become more accurate in returning the ball.
Year 8
Throwing and catching in sport
In this lesson, we will be using a range of techniques to learn how to throw and catch a ball in sport. We will apply this to striking and fielding games, focusing primarily on cricket and rounders. We will learn how to receive the ball in various positions and how to become more accurate in returning the ball.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about throwing and catching, particularly in reference to striking and fielding.
- Pupils will demonstrate accurate catching technique and they will demonstrate the correct throwing technique.
- Pupils will learn about decision making, resilience, personal challenge and motivation.
Equipment
Tennis ball, ball of socks
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.
In which sport situations do performers not need to catch a ball?
Cricket
Rounders
Q2.
True or false, catching and throwing practice will improve hand-eye coordination?
False
Q3.
Which is the best way to catch a ball?
One handed
5 Questions
Q1.
What is being described: "Gathering sensory information using sight to see, observe and make connections".
Auditory input
Coordination
Touch
Q2.
Which fielding technique is the more attacking?
Long barrier
W-shape catching
Q3.
What type of pass is also known as a javelin pass?
Bounce pass
Chest pass
Flick pass
Q4.
What is the ability to process visual information to guide hand and arm movement known as?
Coordinated movement
Foot-eye coordination
Q5.
When throwing overarm what is the correct starting position?
Holding the ball out in front of the body
Standing side on to the target with the ball by the hips