Overhand Throwing

There's more to this game than just dodging! Here you'll find loads of activities and practice exercises for teaching your young athletes a variety of overarm/underarm throws, catches, dodges, and tactics.

Review the steps for bowling and then use beanbags on a smooth floor to practice. Think about the proper steps and arm swing to develop a consistent delivery. A routine is important to being successful in this sport. There's a game...

“There are no short cuts to any place worth going."—Beverly Sills. Black Tiger Academy’s martial arts lesson 18 of 20 focuses on goal setting. Discuss the difference between short-term goals and long-term goals. Then practice setting a...

The title is misleading because this is more of a keep away game with the ability to score points. This lesson has two groups playing against each other using a deck ring, but a frisbee, or a nerf football could also be used since the...

Here's a 32-count line dance to the song "Disturbia" by Rihanna. This dance introduces the triple-step. It's a quick right-left-right or a quick left-right-left step. It's not complicated. The really nice thing about this lesson plan is...

Students throw objects overhand into containers in the center of the playing area.

Students create a worksheet at a website showing examples of throwing skills. They practice and assess the skills.

Students practice their throwing and catching skills while reinforcing cues learned previously in class. They throw and catch with a partner to music. They use at least six or seven different objects to hone their skills.

Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...

A great step-by-step description of how to roll a bowling ball. This lesson involves sliding a bean bag across the floor to try knocking down just one single bowling pin. The goal is to focus on form and execution of each step in the...