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Which subject	Physical education
What topic	Throwing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
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Lesson Plan: Throwing in Physical Education

Grade Level: 6
Subject: Physical Education
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Throwing

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper throwing techniques.
2. Understand the different types of throws (overhand, underhand).
3. Improve their throwing accuracy and distance.
4. Engage in cooperative throwing games to enhance teamwork and communication.

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Materials Needed

• Equipment:

  • Softballs or lightweight balls
  • Cones for targets
  • Measuring tape
  • Stopwatch

• Safety Gear:

  • Cones for marking throwing areas
  • Whistles for signaling activity changes

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Warm-Up (5 minutes)

1. Dynamic Stretching:

   • Arm circles (1 minute)
   • Torso twists (1 minute)
   • Leg swings (1 minute)
   • Light jogging in place (2 minutes)

2. Discussion (2 minutes):

   • Gather students and discuss the importance of warming up before any physical activity. Highlight how it prepares their muscles and joints for throwing exercises.

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Introduction to Throwing Techniques (10 minutes)

1. Overhand Throw:

• Demonstration (3 minutes):

  • Show how to grip the ball, position feet, and follow through with the throw.

• Student Practice (7 minutes):

  • Pair students and have them practice overhand throws. Encourage them to focus on their technique and provide feedback.

2. Underhand Throw:

• Demonstration (2 minutes):

  • Similar to the overhand throw, demonstrate the grip, stance, and follow-through.

• Student Practice (5 minutes):

  • Let students practice underhand throws in pairs, alternating roles.

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Throwing Accuracy Activity (10 minutes)

Target Toss:

1. Setup (2 minutes):

   • Mark targets with cones at different distances. Assign point values to each target based on difficulty (e.g., 1 for close, 3 for far).

2. Gameplay (8 minutes):

   • Each student will attempt to hit the target with either an overhand or underhand throw.
   • Keep track of points each student earns and encourage them to improve with each throw.

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Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)

1. Cool Down Stretches:

• Focus on the arms, shoulders, and back.
• Hold each stretch for 15 seconds.

2. Class Discussion (3 minutes):

• Ask students what they learned about throwing techniques and how they felt practicing them.
• Discuss how teamwork played a role in the accuracy activity.

3. Closing Remarks (2 minutes):

• Emphasize the importance of practice and proper technique in improving throwing skills.
• Encourage students to practice throwing with friends or family outside of class.

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Assessment

• Observe students during practice and activities to assess their technique and improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the lesson.

Homework (Optional)

• Have students write a short paragraph about their favorite throwing technique and how they can improve it at home.

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This lesson plan should provide a structured yet engaging approach to teaching throwing techniques to Year 6 students while adhering to U.S. physical education standards.