Exam 23: Throwing and Catching

It is rather easy to choose appropriate throwing tasks for children in a particular grade because,typically,most children within a class will be within a similar range of throwing abilities.

"(1)Grasping the object with one or both hands,(2)the preparatory phase,(3)the propulsive phase,and (4)the follow-through phase" is the basic throwing pattern for

Throws that involve hitting a close target allow for success in hitting a target; however,longer throws are necessary to enhance the development of the mature throwing pattern.

Key points to remember when observing a child catching include all below EXCEPT

Catching a variety of objects while traveling rapidly and suddenly changing directions and levels demonstrate skill at the proficiency level.

Most children who are at the precontrol level of catching are most likely also at the precontrol level of throwing.

Activities such as catching from a skilled thrower,tossing to self and catching,and throwing at a large target are all activities appropriate for children at the

Although the skills of throwing and catching go hand in hand in many game situations,each skill should be taught separately,and children should be given opportunities to practice the two skills in separate practice situations before they can become successful in combining the two skills.

Children who can consistently catch a variety of objects with one or both hands and who can perform smooth throwing actions in a variety of static situations are ready for activities at the