Throwing and Catching
Class 4 · Physical Education and Well Being
4 ideas in Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Throwing and Overhead Catching
Part of: Throwing and catching on
Grade 4 repeats strong throwing: firm spread-finger grip, bent knees, eyes on target, swing back with body twist, step forward and balance. Catching adds the overhead take: palms join above the head into a reverse cup, head still with eyes up, catch softly overhead and bend elbows back. Bigger heavier balls need more force than small light ones.
Why it matters. Overhead catches win high balls safely. Matching force to the ball builds true throws.
Try it in two minutes
- Practise the five throw steps with a softball.
- Make a reverse cup above the head.
- Catch gentle lobs overhead softly.
Try at home. Toss a soft ball high and catch it in a reverse cup ten times.
Overhead Reverse Toss
Part of: Throwing and catching on
Lines of five stand facing backs one metre apart. The first throws over her own head to the catcher behind, who catches and throws on while the first runs to the back. Each player takes ten catches and throws. Distance, ball size and pass paths from behind, sides or between legs raise the challenge.
Why it matters. Blind-side passes build trust, reaction and aim without looking. Running the line keeps all moving.
Try it in two minutes
- Line up facing backs one metre apart.
- Throw over your head to the catcher behind.
- Run to the back and count ten takes.
Try at home. Toss a soft ball overhead to a partner behind you gently.
Throw it Back and Bucket it Up
Part of: Passing games
In Throw it Back, a leader chest-passes to each circle player, who returns it and does three jumping jacks while others watch balance; leader and pass types rotate through bounce, one-hand and overhead. In Bucket it Up, circle teams throw three softballs each underarm or overhead into a middle bucket while teammates fetch misses, and the first finished team wins.
Why it matters. Mixed passes with exercises join focus-switching with fitness. Bucket throws train judged force and space sense.
Try it in two minutes
- Chest-pass to a partner and back thrice.
- Add three jumping jacks after each return.
- Throw softballs into a bucket from steps back.
Try at home. Toss rolled paper balls into a bucket and fetch your misses.
Run, Coordinate and Jump-Catch
Part of: Passing games
Run and Catch pairs walk or run passing to the far end with fewest drops winning. Coordinate and Conquer ties three-legged pairs to score goals with direct or one-bounce passes, standing still to collect. Meethe Angoor leaders throw overhead from a platform for jump catches at the peak, then runners cycle to the back.
Why it matters. Moving passes join eyes, feet and partners. Tied play and peak catches build balance, timing and leg power.
Try it in two minutes
- Walk passing a ball with a partner.
- Tie legs gently and pass standing still.
- Jump to catch soft lobs at the top.
Try at home. Walk-pass with family across the yard counting drops.
What your child will practise
- Overhead Reverse Toss: Jungle Quest (Flip and Match)
- Overhead Reverse Toss: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Run, Coordinate and Jump-Catch: Mission Control Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Throw it Back and Bucket it Up: Jungle Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Throwing and Overhead Catching: Garden Quest (Match It Up)
- Quiz: Overhead Reverse Toss (8 questions)
- Quiz: Run, Coordinate and Jump-Catch (8 questions)
- Quiz: Throw it Back and Bucket it Up (8 questions)
- Quiz: Throwing and Overhead Catching (8 questions)