LEARNING OUTCOME

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice, catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.

Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)

Fitness: I will actively engage in class to collect as many activity minutes as I can.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.

TEACHING CUES

• Eyes on the Ball, Fingers Apart, Catch with Hands
• Show Hands, Eye Contact

ACTIVITY SET-UP & PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

• 4 large cones
• 1 basketball per student

SET-UP:

• Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
• Students scattered throughout area in self-space with a ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

• It is time to Bounce and Catch with an added challenge!
• When I say, “GO!” everyone will begin bouncing and catching their basketballs. While you are practicing, I will be going around to each student and challenging you to catch a ball that I bounce to you.
• Keep practicing until you hear the stop signal.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.