Class 4 Physical Education NCERT Book Chapter 1 Throwing and Catching

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UNIT 1 
Basic Motor Movements
               
Welcome to the 
exciting world of movement! 
As we have already learnt basic 
motor movements in Grade 3, we use our 
big muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, 
catching, kicking, and hitting. These are called gross 
motor skills and are important for our daily activities, 
playing sports, and staying fit. Fine motor skills, on the 
other hand, use the small muscles in our hands and fingers 
for delicate tasks like writing, drawing, picking up tiny objects, 
and gripping.
Both gross and fine motor skills are part of basic motor 
movements. There are five main movements we focus on: 
throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking. Our goal 
is to use these movements in fun activities with the help of 
objects of different shapes, sizes, weights, and textures.
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UNIT 1 
Basic Motor Movements
               
Welcome to the 
exciting world of movement! 
As we have already learnt basic 
motor movements in Grade 3, we use our 
big muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, 
catching, kicking, and hitting. These are called gross 
motor skills and are important for our daily activities, 
playing sports, and staying fit. Fine motor skills, on the 
other hand, use the small muscles in our hands and fingers 
for delicate tasks like writing, drawing, picking up tiny objects, 
and gripping.
Both gross and fine motor skills are part of basic motor 
movements. There are five main movements we focus on: 
throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking. Our goal 
is to use these movements in fun activities with the help of 
objects of different shapes, sizes, weights, and textures.
Chapter 1
Throwing and 
Catching
Introduction
As we have learnt in the previous class, throwing, 
is done with the help of arms, shoulders, and torso. 
However, hands are also used for releasing and 
catching an object. 
Now, we will learn how to throw and catch by 
playing some interesting games.
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UNIT 1 
Basic Motor Movements
               
Welcome to the 
exciting world of movement! 
As we have already learnt basic 
motor movements in Grade 3, we use our 
big muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, 
catching, kicking, and hitting. These are called gross 
motor skills and are important for our daily activities, 
playing sports, and staying fit. Fine motor skills, on the 
other hand, use the small muscles in our hands and fingers 
for delicate tasks like writing, drawing, picking up tiny objects, 
and gripping.
Both gross and fine motor skills are part of basic motor 
movements. There are five main movements we focus on: 
throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking. Our goal 
is to use these movements in fun activities with the help of 
objects of different shapes, sizes, weights, and textures.
Chapter 1
Throwing and 
Catching
Introduction
As we have learnt in the previous class, throwing, 
is done with the help of arms, shoulders, and torso. 
However, hands are also used for releasing and 
catching an object. 
Now, we will learn how to throw and catch by 
playing some interesting games.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 11
Throwing
Hold the ball firmly 
with spread fingers 
and stand with slightly 
bent knees. Swing the throwing 
hand behind and 
twist the upper body.
Take one step forward 
and balance your 
body. Do not wobble.
Bring the hand 
forward and throw 
the ball with force.
Note for the teacher 
Ensure the following while students practice throwing—
1. Grip: Students hold the ball firmly with fingers spread out. 
2.  Stance: The eyes of the student are fixed on the target, legs are 
spread to form a stable grounding and knees are slightly bent.
3.  Throw: The action of twisting the upper body is smooth, taking 
back the throwing arm and swinging the arm forward to throw 
the ball.
4.  Follow Through: The student takes one step forward after the 
release and balances their body.
5.  Use softballs for throwing and increase the level of difficulty of 
activities progressively.
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UNIT 1 
Basic Motor Movements
               
Welcome to the 
exciting world of movement! 
As we have already learnt basic 
motor movements in Grade 3, we use our 
big muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, 
catching, kicking, and hitting. These are called gross 
motor skills and are important for our daily activities, 
playing sports, and staying fit. Fine motor skills, on the 
other hand, use the small muscles in our hands and fingers 
for delicate tasks like writing, drawing, picking up tiny objects, 
and gripping.
Both gross and fine motor skills are part of basic motor 
movements. There are five main movements we focus on: 
throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking. Our goal 
is to use these movements in fun activities with the help of 
objects of different shapes, sizes, weights, and textures.
Chapter 1
Throwing and 
Catching
Introduction
As we have learnt in the previous class, throwing, 
is done with the help of arms, shoulders, and torso. 
However, hands are also used for releasing and 
catching an object. 
Now, we will learn how to throw and catch by 
playing some interesting games.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 11
Throwing
Hold the ball firmly 
with spread fingers 
and stand with slightly 
bent knees. Swing the throwing 
hand behind and 
twist the upper body.
Take one step forward 
and balance your 
body. Do not wobble.
Bring the hand 
forward and throw 
the ball with force.
Note for the teacher 
Ensure the following while students practice throwing—
1. Grip: Students hold the ball firmly with fingers spread out. 
2.  Stance: The eyes of the student are fixed on the target, legs are 
spread to form a stable grounding and knees are slightly bent.
3.  Throw: The action of twisting the upper body is smooth, taking 
back the throwing arm and swinging the arm forward to throw 
the ball.
4.  Follow Through: The student takes one step forward after the 
release and balances their body.
5.  Use softballs for throwing and increase the level of difficulty of 
activities progressively.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 12
Catching
Join your palms 
together to form a cup. 
Keep your eyes on the 
ball.
Stand with knees 
slightly bent like you 
are getting ready to 
jump.
Catch the ball softly 
at eye level.
Hold the ball firmly 
and pull your elbows 
towards the body.
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UNIT 1 
Basic Motor Movements
               
Welcome to the 
exciting world of movement! 
As we have already learnt basic 
motor movements in Grade 3, we use our 
big muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, 
catching, kicking, and hitting. These are called gross 
motor skills and are important for our daily activities, 
playing sports, and staying fit. Fine motor skills, on the 
other hand, use the small muscles in our hands and fingers 
for delicate tasks like writing, drawing, picking up tiny objects, 
and gripping.
Both gross and fine motor skills are part of basic motor 
movements. There are five main movements we focus on: 
throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking. Our goal 
is to use these movements in fun activities with the help of 
objects of different shapes, sizes, weights, and textures.
Chapter 1
Throwing and 
Catching
Introduction
As we have learnt in the previous class, throwing, 
is done with the help of arms, shoulders, and torso. 
However, hands are also used for releasing and 
catching an object. 
Now, we will learn how to throw and catch by 
playing some interesting games.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 11
Throwing
Hold the ball firmly 
with spread fingers 
and stand with slightly 
bent knees. Swing the throwing 
hand behind and 
twist the upper body.
Take one step forward 
and balance your 
body. Do not wobble.
Bring the hand 
forward and throw 
the ball with force.
Note for the teacher 
Ensure the following while students practice throwing—
1. Grip: Students hold the ball firmly with fingers spread out. 
2.  Stance: The eyes of the student are fixed on the target, legs are 
spread to form a stable grounding and knees are slightly bent.
3.  Throw: The action of twisting the upper body is smooth, taking 
back the throwing arm and swinging the arm forward to throw 
the ball.
4.  Follow Through: The student takes one step forward after the 
release and balances their body.
5.  Use softballs for throwing and increase the level of difficulty of 
activities progressively.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 12
Catching
Join your palms 
together to form a cup. 
Keep your eyes on the 
ball.
Stand with knees 
slightly bent like you 
are getting ready to 
jump.
Catch the ball softly 
at eye level.
Hold the ball firmly 
and pull your elbows 
towards the body.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 13
In this unit, we will learn how to catch the ball over your 
head:
Stand with knees 
slightly bent like 
you are getting 
ready to jump.
Catch the ball 
softly over 
your head. 
Join your palms 
together above your 
head to form a reverse 
cup. Keep your head 
still, eyes up and on 
the ball.
Hold the ball firmly 
and bend your 
elbows back towards 
the body.
Note for the teacher 
Ensure the following while students practice catching —
1.  Stance: Legs are shoulder-width apart and knees are not bent 
too much.
2.  Catching: Body is behind the line of the ball, palms are joined 
and pointing upwards, hands are soft and eyes are on the ball.
3.  Follow Through: Knees are slightly bent to minimise the impact 
and hands are pulled back.
4.  Use softballs for catching and increase the level of difficulty of 
activities progressively.