Overhand Throw & Catching

I can...

Third Grade:

  • throw a ball with correct form to a partner who is standing still 8 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.
  • throw a ball accurately to a partner who is on the move 2 out of 5 times.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 8 out of 10 times when standing still.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 2 out of 5 times when on the move.


Fourth Grade:

  • throw a ball with correct form to a partner who is standing still 8 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.
  • throw a ball accurately to a partner who is on the move 3 out of 5 times.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 9 out of 10 times when standing still.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 3 out of 5 times when on the move.

Fifth Grade:

  • throw a ball with correct form to a partner who is standing still 8 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.
  • throw a ball accurately to a partner who is on the move 3 out of 5 times.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 9 out of 10 times when standing still.
  • catch a ball that is thrown accurately 3 out of 5 times when on the move.
  • play a game that involves throwing and catching on the move.





Overhand Throwing Instruction:


"T" - "L" - Step & Rotate- Throw - Follow Through


  1. "T"- Form a "T" with your body while holding the ball farthest from your target.
  2. "L"- Form a "L" with your arms by bending the elbow of your throwing arm.
  3. Step & Rotate - Step with the opposite foot of your throwing arm toward your target. Rotate your hips and shoulders so that they are square to your target.
  4. Throw - Move your arm forward and release the ball as soon as it gets past your nose.
  5. Follow Through - Let your throwing arm follow through all the way down to the knee of the leg that you stepped with.


Catching Instruction:

Reach, Give & Bring it into your basket


  1. Keep your eye on the flight of the ball.
  2. Reach for the ball with your hands. Thumbs together if the ball if above your waist and pinky fingers together if the ball if below your waist.
  3. When the ball hits your hands "give" and bring it into your "basket."




Underhand Roll/Throw

I can...

Fifth Grade

  • underhand roll/throw a ball/bean bag with correct form to a target 6 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.

Fourth Grade

  • underhand roll/throw a ball/bean bag with correct form to a target 6 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.

Third Grade

  • underhand roll/throw a ball/bean bag with correct form to a target 5 out of 10 times from a distance of 25 feet.