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One Step Throw & Catch

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Students, in pairs, choose a ball to throw back and forth between them about 9 feet apart (i.e., 3 giant steps). After making a catch both students take one giant step backwards. If a student misses a catch they move one giant step closer to each other.

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2nd - 5th
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Physical Education
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