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Learning outcomes

• I can display hand-eye coordination through reaction based catching activities 
• I can start to combine skills and compete against others

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What you need

• 5 Pairs of socks
• A tea towel

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Activity 1 - Throw and catch

• In pairs, can you practice your underarm throwing and catching using a tea towel?
• Scrunch it up before throwing!

Progressions:

• Balance on one foot when catching
• Catch with one hand
• Combine both progressions

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Activity 2 - Reaction square

• You are now to play against your partner
• You must underarm throw your tea towel
• If it lands on the floor within the square, you score a point
• The towel must go above shoulder height
• Use your reaction and catching skills to prevent your partner from scoring
• Aim into space away from your partner when throwing

Progressions

• Use the same as the previous activity
• Make the square larger
• Place a time limit on the towel i.e. you must throw it back within 5 seconds