Strike the Ball
Class 3 · Physical Education and Well Being
4 ideas in Class 3 Physical Education and Well Being, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Striking with a Bat
Part of: Hitting and stopping
Striking hits the ball with a bat as in cricket. Stand sideways with knees slightly bent and eyes on the ball. Hold the strong hand at the top of the handle and the other lower down. Step forward, swing with rotating shoulders and hips, stretch arms fully at contact, and finish with the bat around the body past the shoulder.
Why it matters. Right striking gives power with control. A full finish keeps the swing safe and smooth.
Try it in two minutes
- Stand sideways with bent knees and eyes ahead.
- Hold a bat with strong hand on top.
- Step, swing gently and finish past the shoulder.
Try at home. Practise slow shadow swings with the full finish ten times.
Receiving with a Stick
Part of: Hitting and stopping
Receiving with a stick, as in hockey, stops the ball softly. Stand with bent knees facing the ball, point the stick at it, bend forward with the stick near the ground, hold gently with both hands and yield slightly at impact to take in the force.
Why it matters. Soft stick hands keep the ball close for the next play. Guessing the path early builds quick thinking.
Try it in two minutes
- Face a slow ball with bent knees.
- Point the stick near the ground.
- Yield gently and trap the ball.
Try at home. Trap a slow rolling ball with a stick five times softly.
Balloon Strike Games
Part of: Striking games
Balloons fall slowly, so they are perfect for striking practice. Toss one up and strike it with fingertips or palms without letting it touch the ground. Teams keep the most balloons afloat to win, and in Body and Balloon you strike with the part the teacher calls out.
Why it matters. Slow balloons train eyes, timing and gentle touch safely. Team counts add joy and fair winning.
Try it in two minutes
- Toss a balloon up in open space.
- Tap it with fingertips to keep it up.
- Count taps, then try palms only.
Try at home. Keep a balloon afloat for twenty taps without it touching the ground.
Stick Control Games
Part of: Striking games
Stick games grow control: pushing the ball through cone gaps and turning at the last cone, stopping passes before returning them, scooping into nearer squares before farther ones, and receiving thrown balls while moving. Teams win with the most cones passed, passes made or scoops landed.
Why it matters. Steering beats smashing. These games build wrist control, aim and moving receives step by step.
Try it in two minutes
- Push a ball round two cones with a stick.
- Stop a gentle pass, then return it.
- Scoop into a near square and count hits.
Try at home. Push a ball round bottles with a stick without touching them.
What your child will practise
- Balloon Strike Games: Space Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Balloon Strike Games: Space Quest (Flip and Match)
- Receiving with a Stick: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Stick Control Games: Jungle Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Striking with a Bat: Treasure Quest (Match It Up)
- Quiz: Balloon Strike Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Receiving with a Stick (8 questions)
- Quiz: Stick Control Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Striking with a Bat (8 questions)