Throwing is primarily the action of ___ an object away from your body using your hands.

Pushing or sending

What are the four objectives of throwing as outlined in the content?

• To hit a target.
• To pass the ball to a friend.
• To score points in a game.
• To build upper body strength.

True or False: Throwing requires only muscle strength and does not involve timing or aiming.

False. Throwing requires muscle strength, good timing, and aiming.

What is the significance of improving throwing skills?

Riddle: I can be short or long, fast or slow, and I help you score in a game. What am I?

A throw

Fill in the blank: The action of throwing requires good ___ to ensure the object is directed accurately.

Aiming

What are the key objectives of catching in sports?

• To stop the ball from falling or going away.
• To receive a pass from a teammate.
• To make an out in a game (like cricket or baseball).
• To build focus and attention.

Catching requires good ___ coordination and timing.

Hand-eye

True or False: It is safe to use heavy or hard objects when practicing catching.

False. You should not throw heavy or hard objects during practice.

What is the first step to properly throw a ball?

Stand straight with one foot in front of the other.

Riddle: I am often thrown but never caught safely; I can be heavy or light, but in practice, I must be soft and right. What am I?

A ball.

Fill in the blank: To catch a ball properly, you should catch softly and bring the ball towards your ___.

Body

What type of game involves passing a ball quickly in a circle to practice catching?

Catch and Throw in a Circle.

What are the benefits of throwing and catching in sports?

Throwing is defined as ___ using your hand or hands.

The action of pushing or sending an object away from your body