5 Practical ideas for physically active play - BHF National Centre ...

2. Overarm throwing3. RunningDevelopmental progression of overarm throwingSit and roll ball to partner > Stand and roll ball to partner > Throw small balloverarm with one hand using elbow extension > Throw medium ball withtwo hands > Throw at targets > Throw for distance.Developmental sequence for throwingDevelopmental sequence for runningImmature phasePrompts for teachingImmature phasePrompts for teachingWhen throwing a balloverarm, children should:When running childrenshould:Intermediate phase– look straight ahead– take their throwingarm back and put theiropposite leg forward– transfer (move) theirweight from their backfoot onto their front foot– let their throwing armfollow through acrosstheir body after they’vereleased the ball.Mature phase– look straight ahead andtry to keep their head still– bend their elbows to90 degrees to make an ‘L’shape, keeping their armsclose to their sides– land on their heels orfront of foot, not thewhole foot, and tryto run as if they’re ona narrow path.Mature phase86 Early movers – Helping under-5s live active & healthy livesSection 5 – Practical ideas for physically active play 87