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Throwing & CatchingNicholas Colella
ThrowingA basic movement pattern performed to propel
an object away from the body.Overhand, underhand, sidearmPreparatory phase, propulsive phase, follow-
through phaseExamples
Pitching a baseball to the batterQuarterback throwing a football to a receiver
Catching
The receiving and controlling of an object by the body or its parts.
ExamplesCatching a Frisbee in ultimateCatching a football on a punt returnCatching a baseball to make an out
Importance in PEA variety of games in PE involve throwing and
catching Important to give each skill specific attention in
order to apply to game situationsStudents must have relative success in both
throwing and catching before moving to utilization/proficiency levels
Importance out of PE
Reacting to a falling objectThrowing something away Cross-Curricular
Classroom games
Baseball
Football
Frisbee
Basketball
Lacrosse
Track & Field
Progression in PEPre Control
Tossing to self and catchingThrowing at a large targetCatching a rolling ball
ControlThrowing and catching over a net with a partnerThrowing a FrisbeeCatching with a scoop
Progression in PE (cont’d) Utilization
Throwing to a moving target Playing Frisbee golf Moving to catch
Proficiency Throwing to avoid a defender Throwing and catching in a small sided invasion game Throwing and catching a Frisbee in different places around the body with a partner
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ReferenceGraham, G., Holt/Hale, S.A., Parker, M. (2010). Children
moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill