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Invasion games – Throwing skills

KS2
PE

Invasion games – Throwing skills

KS2
Invasion games, Ball skills

This pack helps pupils develop the skill of throwing a pass. Throwing from the hand is a key skill in many sports, especially invasion games such as handball, netball and water polo. Different forms of passing are used in other invasion games, such as hockey (using a stick) or football (using feet).

What resources are in this pack?

How long does it take to deliver this pack?

clock 45 minutes

Learning outcomes

Pupils will be able to:

  • master basic throwing techniques with accuracy
  • Select appropriate throwing techniques in different situations
  • Describe what happens to the body during a warm-up activity
  • Work with others to improve throwing skills

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Warm-up: Quick one-two

This is a fast-paced introduction to throwing skills for all pupils, in which they explore a variety of throwing techniques with different partners. 'Quick one-two' is a great way to prepare mind and body for the activities that follow.


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Film: Move it down

This film demonstrates how pupils develop throwing skills using a variety of techniques used in 'Skill development: Move it down', including the bounce pass and the shoulder pass. The film also shows how you can add a fun challenge!


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Skill development: Move it down

'Move it down' gives pupils a chance to develop their skill at a variety of throwing techniques. The game uses rolling, chest passes, bounce passes and shoulder passes. It is played as a team, without opponents.


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Film: One to five score

'One-to-five score' is a fast-paced and competitive team game, that allows pupils to put their throwing, aiming and catching skills into practice. Watch this film to see an example of it in action.


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Game: One-to-five score

This game for small teams gives pupils a chance to use all the new passing techniques they have learned. Success relies on picking the most appropriate pass at a given time. This high-scoring game is fast-paced and fun.


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Cool down: Pass and talk

As they cool down, pupils pass back and forth not only the ball, but also their ideas about what they have learned.


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Star training: Passing perfection

This is a quick and fun activity that will help develop your passing skills with your hands. You can play it on your own or with a friend.


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Clip: Shoulder pass

This clip demonstrates the shoulder pass from the Star Marks card located under Skill development: Move it down. Use the two together to help pupils develop their technique!


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Clip: Chest pass

You can use this clip along with the accompanying Star Marks card under Skill development: Move it down to help pupils develop their technique at the chest pass!