Ball Skills - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the Striver Ball Skills series for nursery-aged children, the focus is on developing the foundational skill of underarm throwing and aiming for a target. The learning objectives are clear: pupils should begin to throw underarm, aim for a target, and work effectively in small teams. The success criteria set the expectations that pupils can demonstrate an underarm throw, direct their throw towards a target, and collaborate with their peers. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms like 'ball', 'throw', 'underarm', 'aim', and 'step forward', which are essential for understanding the actions and movements involved in the activities.

The lesson is structured with a warm-up, main activities, and a cool-down. For the warm-up, a whistle game is used to get the children moving and listening to instructions, with variations to extend the challenge. The main part of the lesson involves pupils lining up to throw bean bags underarm at cones, with the aim of hitting the target. The pupils then work in small teams, taking turns to throw bean bags into a hoop, fostering teamwork and aiming skills. The lesson concludes with a 'cool down' activity called 'Exit throw', where pupils line up and choose different hoops to throw into, sitting down after their turn and counting successful throws. Throughout the lesson, 'Pupil Talk' prompts encourage reflection on the skills learned, the effectiveness of taking a step forward in throwing, and the enjoyment and support within the team activities.