Kindergarten Unit

Throwing and Catching

Kindergarten Unit Throwing Objectives

PE.K.MS.1.2 Use recognizable forms of the basic manipulative skills.

What does that mean to you?Your teacher will want to see you use at least 3 of the important steps to throwing in

your P.E. class.

Important steps of Catching1. Face thrower

2. Watch object in the air3. Reach to meet the object

4. Thumbs out below waist/ thumbs together above waist5. Pull object into body

1. Eyes on Target

2. Side to Target

3. Arm Back (make letter L)

4. Step with Opposite Foot

5. Follow Through

Kindergarten Unit Catching Objectives

PE.K.MS.1.2Use recognizable forms of the basic manipulative skills.

What does this mean to you?

Your teacher will want to see you use 3 or more of the essential steps of catching in your P.E. class

Important steps of Catching1. Face thrower

2. Watch object in the air3. Reach to meet the object

4. Thumbs out below waist/ thumbs together above waist5. Pull object into body

1. Face the thrower

2. Watch the Object in Air

3. Reach to Meet the Object

4. Thumbs Out Below Waist/ Thumbs Together Above Waist

5. Pull Object into Body

Kindergarten Unit Throwing and Catching Summary

Your teacher will want to see you using 3 out of 5 of the essential steps while you are throwing and catching. Using these steps will improve accuracy and control while throwing and more

success while catching in Physical Education as well as activities outside of school.

Important Steps to Throwing Important Steps to Catching 1. Eyes on target 1. Face thrower

2. Side to target 2. Watch object in the air3. Arm back (make letter L) 3. Reach to meet the object4. Step with opposite foot 4. Thumbs out below waist/

5. Follow Through thumbs together above waist 5. Pull object into body