3rd Grade How To Catch And Throw A Ball Properly For Tee-Ball Lesson Plan Example

Topic: How to catch and throw a ball properly for tee-ball

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to catch and throw a ball properly.
• Students will be able to catch and throw a ball with a partner.

Materials

• Tee-balls
• Balls gloves
• Balls (optional)

Warm-up

• Review what a catch is and how to do it. Ask students to show you how they catch a ball.
• Have a few students come up and demonstrate how to throw a ball properly. Have them throw to a partner who will then catch it.

Direct Instruction

• Review the proper grip and the throwing motion. Show students how to hold the ball and how to throw it properly.
• Practice throwing and catching with the whole class. Model the proper technique and encourage students to ask questions.
• Have students practise throwing and catching with a partner. Encourage them to use the proper technique.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups of 3 or 4.
• Give each group a ball and have them practise throwing and catching together.
• Have a parent or teacher assist with the activities and offer guidance as needed.

Independent Practice:

• Have students work in pairs to complete a series of throws and catches.
• Encourage students to be creative and try different types of throws and catches.
• Have students use their best manners and cooperate with each other during the activity.

Closure:

• Review the key points of proper throwing and catching technique.
• Ask students to share their favorite part of the activity and what they enjoyed most about it.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the independent practice and adjust their instruction as needed.
• Have students demonstrate their throws and catches during the closing activity.
• Use a checklist to assess students' understanding of proper throwing and catching technique.