Activity
Anticipation Catching
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
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
Anticipation Catching
Learning Outcomes
Strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Improve timing and catching technique.
Description Of Activity
Set up a series of ball-catching drills: start with simple overhand tosses, then progress to side tosses and underhand tosses.
Students catch the ball and quickly throw it back.
Variations
Increase the speed of tosses.
Add movement (e.g., students move forward or backward while catching).
Coaching Tips
Ensure students have their hands ready in a "basket" shape when catching.
Emphasize the importance of positioning the body to track the ball.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis ball, soft ball, or bean bags.