Catch

There are 6 components of the catch. The components of the catch can be classified as either:

Introductory components

• These are the focus from Kindergarten to Year 2.

• These are marked in bold in Active start. 

Fine tuning components

• Only become a focus once students are proficient in the introductory components.

• Students should be provided explicit instruction on these componenets once introductory components have been observed in the Active start assessment. 

1. Eyes focused on the object throughout the catch. 

2. Feet move to place the body in line with the object. 

3. Hands move to meet the object. 

4. Hands and fingers relaxed and slightly cupped to catch the object.

5.  Catches and controls the object with hands only (well-timed closure).

6. Elbows bend to absorb the force of the object.