Striking Fundamentals
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
•Distribute around activity area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls, bean bags made from socks
Use different colours for different activities and team identification
Alternative: Spots, hoops, markers, plastic bottles
Mark clear court boundaries for 'Clear the Court' game
Alternative: Rope, chalk lines, painted lines
Throwing technique where the arm goes over the shoulder
Step forward with the foot opposite to your throwing arm
The place or person you aim to throw towards
How fast your heart beats, especially during exercise
Player who collects and returns the ball or beanbag
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting jumps and scores, measuring distances, understanding greater than/less than when comparing heart rates
Understanding how exercise affects heart rate and body temperature, exploring forces in throwing
Directional language (forward, backward, left, right), spatial awareness and positioning
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, encouraging others
Move around the outside of activity areas to observe all students, position for maximum visibility during demonstrations
Watch for correct overarm technique, safe throwing directions, positive peer interactions, and progression in skill development
Step in to correct unsafe throwing, provide individual technique coaching, manage group dynamics, and modify activities for inclusion
Always demonstrate overarm technique slowly and clearly, use students as examples when appropriate, emphasise key technique points through exaggerated movements
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space, preferably outdoor hard surface or indoor hall
Dry, level surface free from holes, obstacles, or debris. Check for adequate grip for running and stopping.
Standard school procedures for injuries - stop activity, assess, provide appropriate first aid, report as required
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