Athletics & Wellness
Juniors (Ages 8-11)
15 min
Throw, Catch, Kick
Practice fundamental object-control skills.
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Get Ready to Move!
Before we play, let's warm up our bodies. A warm-up gets your muscles ready for action. Try jogging in place for a minute or doing some big arm circles to get your blood flowing.
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How to Throw
To throw a ball, turn your body to the side. Point your non-throwing arm at your target. As you throw, step forward with the opposite foot and look right where you want the ball to go. This is called hand-eye coordination!
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How to Catch
When a ball comes to you, keep your eyes on it the whole time. Make a basket shape with your hands. When the ball touches your hands, gently pull it in toward your body to catch it softly.
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Challenging
The skill of tracking a ball with your eyes is important for throwing, catching, and kicking. Which of these other activities also uses this same tracking skill?
0.Doing a cartwheel
1.Hitting a tetherball or playing badminton
2.Swimming laps in a pool
3.Running a long-distance race
Challenging
You've learned to throw a ball overhand. Now, you need to roll it underhand for a game of bowling. How would your body motion change?
0.It would stay exactly the same
1.You would stand up taller and use only your wrist
2.You would bend your knees, swing your arm low like a pendulum, and release the ball near the ground
3.You would jump in the air as you release the ball
Easy
What should you do with your eyes when you are trying to catch a ball?
0.Watch the ball all the way into your hands.
1.Close them tight.
2.Look at your feet.
3.Look up at the sky.
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