Lesson 5 - Throwing & Moving Targets
Power, Endurance & Teamwork
•Year 2
•Athletics
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How can we work together to achieve accuracy under pressure?
Learning Objectives
- Develop cooperative skills through partner work and team activities
- Improve throwing and catching accuracy through moving targets
- Experience performing skills under pressure in competitive situations
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate effective cooperation with partners during hoop rolling activities
- Students will show improved accuracy when throwing through moving targets
- Students will apply throwing and catching skills in a competitive game scenario
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around the perimeter of the working space
Alternative: Large PE hoops, different sized hoops for differentiation
Stored in equipment box, distributed at start of activities
Alternative: Small soft balls, tennis balls, foam balls
Available for extension activities and advanced students
Alternative: Tennis balls, sponge balls, playground balls
Mark clear playing areas and team starting positions
Alternative: Markers, spots, rope
Key Vocabulary
Working together with someone to achieve a common goal
A throwing technique where the arm swings forward below shoulder height
An object that changes position while you're trying to hit it
Feeling stressed or rushed when others are watching or competing
A plan for how to succeed in a game or activity
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic underarm throwing technique
- Simple catching with two hands
- Understanding of taking turns
- Basic spatial awareness
Current Skills
- Cooperative partner work
- Throwing at moving targets
- Performing under pressure
- Strategic thinking in games
Next Steps
- Multi-directional throwing and catching
- Advanced cooperative strategies
- Competitive game tactics
- Leadership in group activities
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Cooperation requires communication, patience, and shared responsibility
- Gentle, controlled movements are more effective than force in hoop rolling
- Underarm throwing provides better accuracy for moving targets
- Performing under pressure is normal - strategies help maintain performance
- Supporting teammates builds confidence and team success
- Mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures
- Side-stepping technique keeps you safe while tracking moving objects
Common Misconceptions
- Harder throws are more accurate - actually gentle controlled throws work better
- You should aim at where the hoop is now - actually aim ahead of moving targets
- Pressure always makes you perform worse - strategies can help maintain performance
- Individual skill is most important - cooperation often leads to better results
- Getting in front of rolling objects helps control them - staying beside is safer and more effective
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity segments, clear boundaries, regular positive feedback and movement breaks
dyspraxia
- Larger equipment for easier handling, slower pace activities, extra practice time for coordination
autism spectrum
- Clear routine structure, visual activity schedule, quiet reflection spaces available
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of activities, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Clear visual demonstrations, written instruction cards, hand signals for communication
physical disability
- Seated throwing options, modified movement patterns, adapted equipment sizes
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Vocabulary development through key terms, expressing feelings about pressure and performance
Science
Understanding forces in throwing, momentum in rolling hoops, pressure effects on performance
Geography
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns
PSHE
Cooperation and teamwork, managing emotions under pressure, supporting others and resilience
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between pairs during skill activities, central position during Human Ludo for safety monitoring
Observation Focus
Watch for cooperation quality, throwing technique development, and pressure responses
Intervention Points
Step in if safety rules not followed, provide technique support, manage competitive emotions
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate: Clear visual examples of techniques, emphasise key safety points, model positive cooperation
Verbal Cues
- •'Gentle pushes work better!'
- •'Track the hoop by its side!'
- •'Aim ahead of the moving target!'
- •'Support your teammates!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor hall or outdoor space minimum 20m x 15m for multiple activities
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check hoops for cracks or sharp edges before use
- •Ensure bean bags are securely stitched
- •Count equipment before and after use
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during hoop rolling activities
- •Bean bags thrown too hard causing injury
- •Slips and falls during competitive game
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and pathways established
- •Underarm throwing only rule enforced
- •Adequate spacing between pairs and teams
- •Adult supervision of central game area
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all throwing activities
- •Monitor Human Ludo central area for safe movement
- •Watch for students following safety rules
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, report any incidents