Technical Mastery & Leadership
•Year 5
•Athletics
•Distributed in collection boxes around throwing area perimeter
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls, or lightweight shot puts if available
Positioned as 'desert islands' at varying distances from throwing line
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, or marked targets on ground
Used to mark throwing segments, collection areas, and safety boundaries
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk lines
For setting up accurate distances and measuring successful throws
Alternative: Marked ground measurements or pace counting
Clipboards with pencils for team scorekeepers
Alternative: Whiteboards, mental scoring, or student notebooks
A throwing technique where the object is pushed away from the body rather than thrown overhead, used for heavy objects
An athletics event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible using push technique
The movement of body weight from back foot to front foot during throwing to generate power
The continuation of arm and finger movement after release to ensure maximum power and accuracy
The turning movement of the hips to transfer power from the legs through the core to the arms
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring throwing distances, calculating team scores, understanding angles and trajectories, data collection and analysis of accuracy rates
Forces and motion in throwing, gravity effects on projectile paths, muscle groups and biomechanics, energy transfer from body to object
Compass directions for throwing, spatial relationships and mapping throwing areas, understanding of distance and scale
Teamwork and cooperation skills, resilience when learning challenging techniques, leadership roles in coaching, celebrating others' success
Stand at corner of throwing area for visibility of all students, move between teams during activities to provide individual feedback
Watch for correct grip, stance, and throwing motion; monitor safety during collection phases; note students needing additional support
Step in if students revert to overhead throwing, if safety protocols aren't followed, or if individuals become frustrated with technique
Demonstrate: Use slow-motion technique breakdowns, exaggerate key points like weight transfer, show common mistakes and corrections, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 20m x 15m clear space for throwing activities, preferably outdoor hard court or large hall
Flat, non-slip surface free from water, debris, or obstacles that could cause slips or falls
STOP signal immediately halts all throwing, assess any incidents, provide appropriate first aid or support, ensure area is safe before resuming
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