practise the technique of hurdling developing the lead leg and running three strides between hurdles. Strand unit: Jumping The child should be enabled to explore skipping activities individually and as part of a group, with or without a rope explore the various ways of jumping, to include taking off from one foot or two feet and landing on two feet practise the standing jump for distance develop a short approach run when taking off from one foot taking three or five strides and jumping for distance practise jumping for height over an obstacle (40 cm high approximately), developing a short approach run experimenting with alternate legs for take-off and using basic technique (scissors technique). Strand unit: Throwing The child should be enabled to develop the over-arm (javelin) from a standing position, using a beanbag, ball or foam javelin develop a short approach run (e.g. three strides) before releasing the throwing implement to throw (put) a medium-sized ball or primary shot from a standing position begin to throw a quoit or primary discus, practising the grip, swing and release techniques. Linkage Athletics incorporates activities that are also appropriate for development in gymnastics and games.
practise the technique of hurdling developing the lead leg and running three strides between hurdles. Strand unit: Jumping The child should be enabled to explore skipping activities individually and as part of a group, with or without a rope explore the various ways of jumping, to include taking off from one foot or two feet and landing on two feet practise the standing jump for distance develop a short approach run when taking off from one foot taking three or five strides and jumping for distance practise jumping for height over an obstacle (40 cm high approximately), developing a short approach run experimenting with alternate legs for take-off and using basic technique (scissors technique). Strand unit: Throwing The child should be enabled to develop the over-arm (javelin) from a standing position, using a beanbag, ball or foam javelin develop a short approach run (e.g. three strides) before releasing the throwing implement to throw (put) a medium-sized ball or primary shot from a standing position begin to throw a quoit or primary discus, practising the grip, swing and release techniques. Linkage Athletics incorporates activities that are also appropriate for development in gymnastics and games.
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