Progressive Hand-Ball Skills Through Cooperative and Competitive Play
•Year 2
•Ball Skills
•Pre-positioned around the activity area perimeter
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, soft play balls
Used for gates and battleship targets
Alternative: Plastic bottles, markers, bean bags
To distinguish pairs during activities
Alternative: Different coloured equipment
Throwing technique where the ball is released from below shoulder height with an upward motion
The specific place we aim to throw the ball, often our partner's hands
Throwing the ball exactly where we want it to go
Moving one foot forward as we throw to add power and direction
The exact moment and position when we let go of the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting successful throws, measuring throwing distances, recognising triangle shapes for battleships
Forces and motion in throwing, trajectory and gravity effects on ball flight
Direction and aiming, spatial awareness and positioning
Cooperation and partnership, dealing with competition, showing respect and fairness
Move between pairs during activities, position at corner for overview during games
Watch for technique development, partner cooperation, and safety awareness
Step in for unsafe throws, poor sportsmanship, or significant technique errors
Always demonstrate with exaggerated, slow movements so all students can see key points clearly
Minimum 20m x 30m clear space, suitable for multiple pairs throwing simultaneously
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, adequate grip for movement
Stop signal for immediate activity cessation, first aid trained adult present, clear access to emergency contact
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