Athletics & Wellness Grade 4 45 min

Catch on the Go!

Ready to become a catching superstar? This lesson will teach you how to catch a ball while you're running, a key skill for almost any game you play!

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What & Why

Catching on the go means using your hands to catch an object, like a ball or a beanbag, while your feet are moving. It's a super skill because it combines two things at once: moving and catching!Why is it important? It helps you play games better, be a great teammate, and improves your hand-eye coordination, which is how your brain, eyes, and hands work together as a team.
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Example 1 — Running Tag

Imagine you're playing tag, but with a soft foam ball. The person who is 'It' has to toss the ball and have it touch you.The person who is 'It' jogs after you.Instead of tagging you with their hand, they toss the ball gently towards you.Your job is to run away, but also watch the ball over your shoulder.If you can catch it before it touches you, you're safe! This practices catching while moving away from the thrower.
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Example 2 — Soccer Goalie Dash

Pretend you're the goalie in a soccer game. The other team takes a shot, but it's not very fast and it's rolling towards the corner of the goal.You see the ball rolling away from the center.You have to run towards the ball to get to it before an opponent does.As you get close, you bend your knees, get low, and scoop the ball up with your hands.This is catching on the go while moving towards the object.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What is the very first and most important thing to do when someone throws a ball to you?
A.Keep your eyes on the ball.
B.Start running as fast as you can.
C.Put your hands up right away.
D.Yell 'I got it!'
Beginner
You are playing catch while jogging. Your friend throws the ball a little too far in front of you. What is the BEST thing to do?
A.Stop and let it bounce.
B.Speed up your jog to get under the ball.
C.Jump and dive for it.
D.Tell your friend it was a bad throw.
Beginner
What does it mean to have 'soft hands' or 'cushion the catch'?
A.Catching with only your fingertips.
B.Wearing soft gloves.
C.Letting your arms give a little and pulling the ball toward your body.
D.Clapping your hands on the ball as hard as you can.

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Ready to become a catching superstar? This lesson will teach you how to catch a ball while you're running, a key skill for almost any game you play!

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