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 Instructions:

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.

Underhand Roll Instructions

  • Step with your opposite foot as you bring your throwing arm back below your waist.
  • When your arm reaches its farthest point back, underhand throw/roll the ball/beanbag in a forward motion.
  • Follow through and point to your target with your throwing arm

Throwing a Disc Instructions

  • Step with the same foot as your throwing arm (This is different than throwing a ball)
  • Keep your arm parallel to the ground and “snap” out your elbow & wrist to prevent the “boomerang effect”
  • Follow through toward your target🎯