The student will catch a ball thrown overhand from 20'.
Critical Elements:
* Elbows bent with hands matching size of ball as it approaches
* Hands adjust to flight of the ball
* Moves feet to adjust direction of the ball
* Arms extended catching with hands
* Caught during a small sided game
Extends Standard = Level 4+
Meets Standard = Level 3
Basic Level = Level 2
Approaching = Level 1
Levels:
* Level 5: Displays all 5 critical elements
* Level 4: Displays 4 critical elements
* Level 3: Displays 3 critical elements
* Level 2: Displays 2 critical elements
* Level 1: Displays 1 critical element
* Level 0: Did not complete test
Minnesota State 3rd Grade Standard (3.1.3.4): Catch a gently tossed hand-sized ball from a partner, demonstrating three of four critical elements of a maturing pattern.