Health & Physical Education – CLASS-III – Unit 1.THROWING AND CATCHING

Learning Objectives

• Understand the Basics of Throwing and Catching.
• Learn How to Throw and Catch Properly.
• Develop Motor Skills and Improve Hand-Eye Coordination.
• Participate in Engaging Games and have lots of fun.

Introduction

In this chapter, we will learn two basic skills: throwing and catching. These skills include basic motor movements and help improve coordination which is crucial in many games and activities.

What is Throwing?

Throwing means using your arm and hand to send something, like a ball, into the air. To throw well, you need to use your eyes, arms, hands, and legs to aim and control the throw.

What is Catching?

Catching means using your hands to grab and hold an object while watching it with your eyes. A good catch also includes gently pulling the object towards you to stop it from bouncing away.

Throwing and Catching

Learning Different Ways to Throw                                      

Throwing is a fun way to build your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Let us learn how to throw in different ways!

Self-Toss and Catch

• Hold a light, medium-sized ball with both hands.
• Toss the ball gently from below your waist, like tossing to a friend.
• Ensure the ball is easy to lift above your head and fits your hands.
• Toss it up and catch it with both hands, keeping your eyes on the ball.
• Open hands to toss, close like a basket to catch.
• Practice to improve

Underhand Throw to a partner

• Hold the Ball: Use your dominant hand to hold a soft ball.
• Swing Back: Wind your arm back to prepare for the throw.

Step Forward: Step with your opposite foot and swing your arm forward, releasing the ball.

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