Physical Literacy | Throw and Catch (Wheel)

TIME: 5 Minutes

AGES: 5 – 12

SKILL: Catch, Throw, Wheeling

Requirements

  • Gymnasium or outdoor space with hard ground surface, soft balls of different sizes

Instructions

  1. Child in a wheelchair throws and catches back and forth with another child or adult
  2. Start 2 metres apart and then move farther apart when more challenge is desired

Variations

  • If you want to make catching easier, try using lighter, softer, and bigger balls
  • For extra challenge, try to throw and catch while moving

Benefits

This activity develops throwing and catching skills together with core strength