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FreeKS1Year 1, Year 240 mins

Fundamental Movement Skills · Lesson 4 of 6

Throw and Move

Learning objective: To throw and catch while moving and to move into a space to receive.

Success criteria

  • I can throw to a partner who is moving.
  • I can move into a space to receive a ball.
  • I can call my partner's name before throwing.

Equipment

  • 15 soft balls
  • 20 cones
  • Bibs in two colours

Organisation & set-up

Large grid (approx. 15m x 15m) marked with cones. Pairs share one ball.

PupilDefenderCone→ Movement / pass

Warm-up: Space Explorers

6 mins
  1. Pupils move around the grid filling the spaces.
  2. On 'pairs', link with a partner; on 'go', move apart again.
  3. Change the locomotor action: skip, side-step, gallop.

Skill introduction & demonstration

5 mins

Demonstrate moving into a space: look up, find a space away from others, show hands as a target. Thrower waits until the receiver is ready.

Look upMove into spaceHands up as a targetCall a name

Skill development 1: Pass and Follow

7 mins
  1. Throw to a partner then run to a new space.
  2. Partner catches, looks, and throws back.
  3. Count passes in 60 seconds.

Skill development 2: Gate Passing

7 mins
  1. Spread pairs of cones around the grid as gates.
  2. Pairs pass through as many gates as possible in 90 seconds.
  3. Each pass must go through a gate.

Main activity: Pass Five

10 mins
  1. Teams of four (one bib colour each).
  2. Make five passes in a row to score a point.
  3. Defenders must stay an arm's length away; no snatching.
  4. Rotate teams every 3 minutes.

Coaching points & teaching cues

  • Look before you throw
  • Throw to where your partner is going
  • Show hands as a target
  • Move after you pass

Common mistakes & corrections

  • Everyone crowds the ball: Freeze and ask 'Where is the space?'
  • Throws behind a moving partner: Aim slightly ahead of the receiver.
  • Receiver hides behind defender: Move side-on to find a clear line.

Easier challenges

  • Allow the receiver to stay still.
  • Use a smaller group and no defenders.

Harder challenges

  • Limit to three seconds before passing.
  • Add one-handed catches for bonus points.

Inclusion & SEND adaptations

Adaptations

  • Use larger, softer or brighter balls (e.g. beanbags, balloons, sensory balls) for pupils who find tracking difficult.
  • Offer a seated or stationary version of each task; pair with a supportive peer.
  • Use visual cue cards and demonstrate rather than relying only on verbal instructions.

Maximising participation

  • Keep groups small (2-4) so every pupil has many turns.
  • Avoid elimination games; use points or personal bests instead.
  • Rotate roles (thrower, catcher, coach, scorer) so everyone has a purpose.

Assessment opportunities

  • Observe decision making: does the pupil look before throwing?
  • Can the pupil move into space?

Plenary & reflection questions

  • How did you help your partner catch?
  • Where was the best space?
  • What does 'pass and move' mean?