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Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Partners face each other and throw back and forth. Each miss means that they must take a step closer to each other, while each catch moves them farther apart. Also, unkind words or actions move them back to the beginning.

SHAPE Grade level Outcomes:

Affective

Works independently with others in partner environments. (S4.E4.2)

Works cooperatively with others. (S4.E4.3a)

 

Psychomotor

Throws underhand using a mature pattern. (S1.E13.2)

Throws overhand using a mature pattern in non-dynamic environments (closed skills). (S1.E14.4a)

Catches a gently tossed hand-size ball from a partner, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern. (S1.E16.3)