Third Grade Unit

Throwing and Catching

Third Grade Throwing Objectives

PE.3.MS.1.1 Execute combinations of simple locomotor skills and manipulative skills.

PE.3.MS.1.2 Apply basic manipulative skills while moving/traveling.

What does that mean to you?Your teacher will want to see you use at least 4 of the 5 essential steps to throwing while on

the move during game play.

Essential Steps to Throwing 1. Eyes on target 2. Side to target

3. Arm back (make letter L) 4. Step with opposite foot 5. Follow Through

1. Eyes on Target

2. Side to Target

3. Arm Back (make letter L)

4. Step with Opposite Foot

5. Follow Through

Third Grade Catching Objectives

PE.3.MS.1.2 Use recognizable forms of the five basic manipulative skills.

What does this mean to you?Your teacher will want to see you use 4 or more of the essential steps of catching while on the move during game play.

Important steps of Catching1. Face thrower

2. Watch object in the air3. Reach to meet the object

4. Thumbs out below waist/ thumbs together above waist5. Pull object into body

1. Face the thrower

2. Watch the Object in Air

3. Reach to Meet the Object

4. Thumbs Out Below Waist/ Thumbs Together Above Waist

5. Pull Object into Body

Third Grade UnitThrowing and Catching Summary

Your teacher will want to see you demonstrate 4+ essential steps of catching AND 4+ essential of throwing while on the move during game play.

Important Steps to Throwing Important Steps to Catching 1. Eyes on target 1. Face thrower 2. Side to target 2. Watch object in the air 3. Arm back (make letter L) 3. Reach to meet the object 4. Step with opposite foot 4. Thumbs out below waist/thumbs 5. Follow Through together above waist

5. Pull object into body