Embedded Files
Equipment
20 marker cones
tennis balls or soft round ball (1 per pair of students)
4 volleyballs or similar
Download the Week 3 Net and Court Games - Overarm throw activity card to support teaching before and during the sport session.
FMS focus: Overarm throw
Learning intention
Students are developing proficiency in the overarm throw.
Success criteria
Student:
Eyes are focused on target area throughout the throw.
Stand side-on to target area.
Steps towards target area with foot opposite throwing arm.
Throwing arm follows through, down and across the body.
When proficient in the above, student:
Throwing arm moves in a downward and backward arc.
Hips then shoulders rotate forward.
Explicit teaching of the overarm throw
Model the skill
Introduce students to the components of the overarm throw by modelling and explaining the movements needed. Say to students:
Look at your target.
Point to the target (with your non-throwing arm).
Stand side-on.
Step forward and throw.
Follow through, down and across your body with your throwing arm.
Swing your arm down and back as you prepare to throw.
Step, throw and follow-through down and across your body.
Independent practice with immediate teacher feedback:
Mark out a square area in a grid formation so that multiple games can be played. Students form teams of three, with two teams standing in a square to play against each other. Each game needs one ball. The object of the game is to throw the ball between team members and keep it from the opposition. Students pass the ball to their team, only holding it for moments before it gets passed. The opposing team attempts to intercept the ball to gain possession. When a whistle is blown every few minutes the student holding the ball is awarded one point for their team and gives it to the other team.
Skill development games
FMS focus activity - Rebound ball
FMS: Overarm throw
Equipment: Any type of ball depending on the experience and ability level of the players (One per 3 players) and open space near a wall (players at least 2 metres away).
How to play: A player throws a ball at a wall and stands back for a second player to catch the ball – the activity continues this way. Play with 2 or 3.
The first player throws the ball at the wall and moves quickly to the end of the team, allowing the second player to move up and catch the ball. Continue down the line.
Allow a period for players to experiment with the best method of throwing.
Stop the practice and share ideas with the whole group, recommence play.
CHANGE IT
Practise individually – allow individual practice to build skill and confidence.
A player with less advanced coordination and motor skills can be included by another player standing close and sending a short throw or simply passing the ball.
Players may use a softball glove or Velcro® mitt and suitable ball as an inclusive strategy.
FMS focus activity - Throw, throw, throw
FMS:Overarm throw
Equipment: Markers to separate groups, bean bags, tennis balls, or soft foam balls (1 per student)
How to play: 2 groups of equal size face each other. Each player has a throwing object (tennis ball, soft foam ball, bean bag). On a signal, players throw their ball or bean bag over a line in the direction of the opposite team. After a set period, balls are counted to see who has the fewest balls.
Divide the group into 2 teams.
Play for a set period (e.g. 30 seconds). That can be a lot of throwing!
Encourage different strategies (e.g. gatherers and throwers work together).
Players should ‘throw fast and throw smart’!
Modified small-sided games
It's game time!
Teams play each other in the game outlined below.
Wulijini
Wulijini provides cooperative play or competition options. The competition option relies on teamwork to cover a court in defence or to ‘find space’ and ground the ball in attack.
Equipment: A volleyball or a covered sponge ball, markers to set out playing areas.
How to play: Two teams on either side of a court catch and throw the ball back as many times as possible. The aim is to set a record for the whole group. Wulijini can also be played with the aim being to get the ball to hit the ground in the opposition’s half.
Reflection
2 stars and a wish
Ask students - what are 2 things you feel you did well today?
What are you going to try and improve on next week?
Students can answer reflection questions as a whole class, small group or in pairs.
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