Object Control and Coordination · Manipulative Skills
Catching with Soft Hands
Practicing tracking objects and using hands to receive items safely.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it important to keep your eyes on the ball until it hits your hands?
- 2How can you make your hands 'soft' like a pillow to catch better?
- 3What should your body do if the ball is not coming right to you?
Common Core State Standards
SHAPE: Standard 1 - Motor Competence
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Object Control and Coordination
Period: Manipulative Skills
Suggested Methodologies
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