Suggested Grade Level:K-5
- Point non-throwing side/shoulder to the target (i.e., if left handed thrower, point right shoulder/side towards target)
- Throwing arm way back behind head
- Step with your opposite foot towards target (i.e., if throwing with left hand, step towards target with your right foot)
- Follow through by letting your throwing arm come across the opposite side of your body
- To get the feel of the full throwing motion throw at something that is far away or throw hard
Overhand Throwing activities
Grade Level Expectations:
Young 5 -1st Grade - Stepping with the opposite foot 2nd - 3rd grade - Standing Sideways to the target and stepping with the opposite foot, 4th - 5th grade - Standing sideways to the target, stepping with opposite foot, back elbow up, follow through to the target. |
![]() Assessment:
Click here to access a short Overhand Throwing assessment. If you cannot print the worksheet simply answer on a separate piece of paper. |
instructional video
How to Overhand Throw. In this video Mr. Grima is demonstrating how to perform the overhand throw. In addition, Mr. Grima is breaking the skill down by grade level.
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