Education Standards
Sock Shoot-Out
Overview
An underhand or overhand throwing activity. Can be played in a regular physical education setting, classroom or at home.
Sock Shoot-Out
Lesson Topic: Sock Shoot-Out
Lesson Description: Practice throwing to a target or shooting to a target. Students will throw from 5 different spots to a target for 3 rounds.
Learning Goals/Outcomes: Students will use underhand/overhand throwing techniques to throw a small ball or pair of socks into a target trying to score as many points as possible for 3 rounds.
Nebraska Standards:
PE.K.1.3.a Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.
PE.1.1.3.a Throws underhand, demonstrating 2 of 5 critical elements.
PE.2.1.3.a Throws underhand using a mature pattern.
PE.3.1.3.a Throws underhand to a partner or target using a mature pattern.
PE.4.1.3.a Applies underhand throwing skills with different sizes and types of objects
PE.5.2.2.c Recognizes the types of throw, volley, or striking actions needed for different small sided game situations and activities.
PE.6.1.2.a Throws with a mature pattern for distance, force, and speed in a variety of practice tasks
Teacher Planning: Background knowledge of underhand and overhand throwing patterns.
Equipment/Materials Needed: Pair of socks or small soft ball, Laundry basket or similar target.
Time Required for Lesson: 30 minutes
Diagram/Setup: See attached
Technology Use:
_____ YES __X___NO
Instructional Plan:
1. Mark out 5 spots to throw from for each target
2. Each student gets 5 throws per spot for a total of 25 throws each round
3. Have students keep track of how many makes they get each round and record their score on a score sheet. An example is provided under resources.
4. Play 3 rounds or as many as time allows
5. Teacher feedback on correct technique is important during the game
Activity: This game can be used as a way for students to practice underhand or overhand throwing. It can be used with multiple grades and allows the teacher to provide feedback for students during a game like setting.
Modifications: Change the distance of spots to target. Older kids longer distances, change the type of ball thrown at each target, modify the rules to allow a ball to bounce into the basket. Add a time limit to the round example 60 seconds. Offer fewer spots for younger kids. Limit the throws per spot
Safety Precautions: Design the exercises for the students to be able to safely complete. Use only soft balls and avoid throwing balls at other students or targets.