Activity
Catch and Release
Class:
Class 1
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Manipulative Skills
Technique: Catching
Catch and Release
Learning Outcomes
Improve reaction time and accuracy in catching.
Develop control over ball handling and timing.
Description Of Activity
Pair students up. One student tosses the ball underhand to their partner, who catches it and immediately tosses it back.
Gradually increase the speed and distance between them as their skills improve.
Variations
Try different types of tosses (e.g., high toss, side toss).
Use a bounce toss for an added challenge.
Coaching Tips
Encourage keeping eyes on the ball during both the toss and catch.
Focus on soft hands when catching, to absorb the ball’s impact and prevent drops.
Equipment/Material Required
Soft ball, bean bag, or tennis ball.