- throwing
- catching (collecting, gathering)
- kicking
- hand dribbling
- foot dribbling
- striking with hands and short-handled implements (short-handled racquets and paddles).
(a) |
Use performance words (e.g., "extend foot downward", "backswing", "shift weight", "look at the ball") to demonstrate understanding of the performance cues used in refined manipulative skills performance. |
(b) |
Incorporate "talk-aloud" self-learning methods (e.g., while performing manipulative skills saying the performance cues words out loud) to strengthen the ability to skillfully move objects. |
(c) |
Throw and catch a ball/object while being guarded by opponents. |
(d) |
Throw and catch a frisbee, varying force, levels, and directions. |
(e) |
Throw quickly at a target immediately after catching a ball/object. |
(f) |
Kick a stationary ball to a moving target such as a partner by approaching the ball from various angles and making contact with both the side and outside of the foot. |
(g) |
Kick a stationary ball accurately at small stationary targets such as pylons. |
(h) |
Throw/strike a ball or object demonstrating both accuracy and distance. |
(i) |
Perform a continuous foot dribble while following given directions (e.g., dribble forward using the inside of the foot, the outside of the foot; change direction of travel by sole tapping the ball and switching feet). |
(j) |
Hand/foot dribble, maintaining control of the ball, through teacher and/or student designed obstacle courses. |
(k) |
Hand/foot dribble while trying to prevent an opponent from stealing the ball. |
(l) |
Strike lightweight balls (e.g., soft touch volleyball, beach balls) both underhand and overhand at targets and over nets. |
(m) |
Strike balls (e.g., tennis, whiffle, ping-pong) with racquets and paddles, both underhand and overhand, at targets and over nets. |
(n) |
Strike birdies with a badminton racquet using and adjusting performance cues to practise various introductory strokes including short serve, long serve, forehand overhead clear, and underhand drop shot. |
(o) |
Create and perform a juggling sequence, with a partner or small group, using items such as scarves, balls, and sticks. |
(p) |
Replicate recommended technique for field events, such as shot put and discus, using frisbees, softballs, and other objects. |