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KEY IDEAS
! Throwing activities can be divided into the following sub-groups:
" pushing activities which lead to shot put
" pulling activities which lead to javelin throw
" slinging activities which lead to discus throw
" heaving activities which lead to hammer throw
SAFETY PRINCIPLES
! check all equipment is safe
! allow space between throwers
THROWING SKILLS
! retrievers may be out in front of throwers only when large or small light balls are used
! retrievers should hold on to the balls until the signal is given to roll the ball back to their partner
! for all other activities – including soft shots, heavy small balls, shots, discus, the following system should be
used:
– throwers must throw from behind a line and only on a signal from the coach
– when everyone has thrown, the coach then signals the group to retrieve their implements
– the implements are carried back to the throwing area, they are never thrown back
" When shot or discus are used, there should be a clearly defined throwing area and the site should be located
so that even the most erratic throw will not endanger others:
– when not throwing, all athletes should remain behind and well clear of the throwing area
– only those officials/coaches engaged in measuring a throw or retrieving an implement should be in front
of the thrower
– they should remain vigilant at all times
LEVEL 1: 6 – 8 YEARS
Pushing Activities Kneeling
! all the activities as for seated
LARGE BALL ACTIVITIES – WITH TWO HANDS
" kneel up, off heels
Seated " to show that throws go further from a higher
platform
! practise hand position and chest push throw first
without balls
" fingers pointing slightly inwards and elbows high
! chest push throw at wall, above line drawn at ! feet side by side, legs straight and push throw (a)
shoulder height to give 45 degree path
! feet side by side, bend knees and push throw (b)
" to give a release angle of approx. 45°
" straighten knees then push out
" use a medium size soccer ball or netball
" keep feet on the ground
(size 4)
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THROWING SKILLS
" free arm is raised and slightly bent in front of chest,
it pulls to the left side and held strong as the push
is made, but the left shoulder must not drop
" ensure movement is forward from the chin, if hand
drops back it is a pull PULLING/THROWING ACTIVITIES
Seated
! “soccer” throw-in
" use a medium size soccer ball or netball
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" hold elbows high
Standing
! “soccer” throw-in (L or R foot forward)
" weight on back foot to start
Standing
! small ball (or beanbag) throw over rope or bar
(L or R foot forward)
" use a skipping rope or tape or elastic and high jump
standards (or similar)
" transfer weight to front foot on throw " rope at about 30-40° above shoulder height
" all children should practise using either foot
forward ! or throw above line on wall
THROWING SKILLS
" kneel up off heels '2)
Standing – front-on
THROWING SKILLS
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! feet side by side, bend knees and push out (a)
! with left foot forward (or right) and push out (b)
! start with feet side by side, step forward with left
foot (or right)
" extra power from the legs should further increase
the distance
" keep feet on the ground
" it is good to alternate the leg which is placed
forward
" to show a braced left (or right) side
" to give more movement
'() '2)
Standing – side-on
! practise side-on position and transfer of weight
to front ! “soccer” throw-in, enforced L. foot lead (unless L.
" check feet position, right foot pointed 135° from handed)
direction of throw
" feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width
THROWING SKILLS
! take weight on bent back leg (b), transfer weight,
chest to front and push
" strong leg-hip movement as weight is transferred,
low to high
" chest to front before arm pushes
" keep the left side braced
" arm is last and fast
" follow arm through, “SEE-IT-GO”
'() '2)
! standing ball throw at wall to rebound for distance ! stand with arms outstretched at shoulder level and
" to encourage a stronger throwing action palms of hands facing down, take small jumps and
go round in a circle on the spot
" to measure distance of rebound and try to improve
" discuss what is needed to stay well balanced i.e.
head high and shoulders level
THROWING SKILLS
suitable ! standing side-on, legs straight, transfer weight,
chest to front and sling
! sit front-on, and sling the object, the arm will have
to swing back first
" use a “long” throwing arm
" if a scooping action develops, revise the basic arm
movement without an object
" note that the torso will also turn to the side as the
arm goes back
! kneeling
– on one knee, turn torso to side, chest to front
then push out
– as above, but take away non-dominant hand
" ensure chest is to front before arms are used
" starting to progress to one-hand pushes
! front-on with left foot forward (or right)
" practise with either leg forward, to show the braced
left (or right) side
THROWING SKILLS
" strong leg to hip movement as weight is transferred
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" be aware of the danger of using the traditional small " rope or bar at approx. shoulder height
shots as these require meticulous supervision for " emphasise holding elbow high and follow through
safety — of arm
" SEE SAFETY GUIDELINES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS
CHAPTER
SLINGING ACTIVITIES
THROWING SKILLS
! stand with arms outstretched at shoulder level
and palms of hands facing down, then practise
swinging one arm across the body
! standing ball throw at wall to rebound for distance " Revise the early movement activities from
" to encourage a stronger throwing action " Level 2 as necessary.
" measure distance of rebound and try to improve " practise at different speeds
" try with the other arm as well
" this is the basis of the slinging movement
! other objects such as a sandtube or sand-filled ! standing side-on (feet as in diagram), take weight
rubber glove could be used on bent back leg, transfer, chest to front and sling
" feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width
! this time swing the arm so that the object travels " remember order is, legs first then chest then arm
forward " arm is last and fast
" revise a sideways slinging movement of the arm if " follow arm through, “SEE-IT-GO”
children do not realise that this is the movement
to use
! sit front-on, and sling the object, the arm will have
to swing back first
" use a “long” throwing arm
" if a scooping action develops, revise the basic arm
movement without an object
THROWING SKILLS
THROWING SKILLS
" note carefully the direction of the spin – away from
the athlete '() '2)
" the discus should land on its rim and roll forward
THROWING SKILLS
MEDICINE BALL ACTIVITIES
! all heaving activities can be repeated with light
! standing feet side by side, pick up a large ball and medicine balls
heave it forward to your partner, think about what ! these can range from 1kg to 3kg, depending on the
the legs do size and ability of the child
" the legs should bend as the ball is picked up and " weighted balls should NEVER be caught
the straightening of the legs should be the first " children should be under strict control when
action of the heave throwing i.e. NO ONE allowed in the throwing area
" note the position of the back at the start
BEAN BAG / SOFT SHOT PUT " more suitable for a circuit type activity
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" points are noted by a scorer push and the level
" on command, no. 1’s retrieve their “shot” and give
them to no. 2’s VARIATIONS: all types of throws can be used, vary
" the team with the highest score wins the distance to the bar and the height
" distances between lines and scores can be varied accordingly
to suit the level and the type of throw
" lines can be painted or use wide canvas tape
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" points are noted by the scorer
VARIATIONS: seated one-hand push throw, seated and
standing two-hand push throw, overhead " either: throw on command and points totalled for
two-hand and one-hand throws, slings, the team, or count points the team scores in a
heaves. given time
THROWING SKILLS
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THROWING SKILLS
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" when the last person receives the ball he/she runs
out towards and around the front cone then stands " the running team must run around the outside of
ready to push, behind the throwing line the cones or markers
" meanwhile the first passer has run towards and " either how many passes can be made while the
around the back cone, then forward to the front other team completes a set number of laps or how
many laps can be run in a set number of passes
of the team
" dropped passes do not count
" repeat through all the team
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