• Several large targets suspended in various places around the room (or outdoor area.) Old sheets work well. Attach the top of the sheet to a broom or dowel stick, and weight the bottom with heavy washers. Attach a rope to both ends of the rod in the top of the sheet, and then hang the rope from basketball goals or rafters. Place marks on the floor about ten feet from each target for four children to throw at each target.
• Several balls or beanbags for each child

Students will aim at targets on a wall.

For children at the pre-control level, the emphasis is on providing many throwing experiences.

Varying the context too early (for example, placing children in game-like situations) causes children to use immature throwing patterns in an attempt to achieve the results called for.

Students have a target at which to aim. This kind of target will “soak up” the ball; in other words, the ball won’t bounce back to them. The student’s job is to throw at the target as hard as possible and try to make the target move. They throw all the balls they have, then bring them back and start again. It is important that they remember not to get their balls until everyone is back to the throwing space.

When the child has made the target move three times in a row, they take one giant step backward and try again. When they move back to their starting area, they try to make the target move by throwing with their other hand. Again, they try to do this three times in a row, then take another giant step backward and try again. Students then move back to their first spot and try to throw a different way than they threw the first time. They should practice that throw about 15 times.

Teachers can vary the distances to the target, as well as the types of throw.

This can also be played with a partner so that they can coach each other.

A good follow-up activity would be to have the students share how the activity went with the class.