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Part of Year 5-8 - NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LESSON 2: THROWING, CATCHING

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Partner pass

Divide players into pairs. Give them 2 cones (or other markers) and 1 football. Partners place their cones 5 yards apart and pass the football to each other.

They begin throwing from a kneeling position with the opposite knee forward, and transition to standing positions to understand the concept of ‘opposite foot forward’.

Challenge the students to see how many successful throws they can make before the ball is dropped within a specified time.

A successful throw is a throw that arrives at their partner above their belt line

TEACHING POINTS

Gripping the football:

  • index finger near the back tip of the ball

  • middle and 3rd finger across the laces

  • thumb on the opposite side

  • ensure there is a space between the ball and the palm of your hand

    Throwing:

  • side to target

  • arm up and back (ball behind head, elbow above shoulder)

  • step towards the target with the opposite foot

  • rotate hips

  • follow through and across

Partner pass

Partner pass

Divide players into pairs. Give them 2 cones (or other markers) and 1 football. Partners place their cones 5 yards apart and pass the football to each other.

They begin throwing from a kneeling position with the opposite knee forward, and transition to standing positions to understand the concept of ‘opposite foot forward’.

Challenge the students to see how many successful throws they can make before the ball is dropped within a specified time.

A successful throw is a throw that arrives at their partner above their belt line

TEACHING POINTS

Gripping the football:

  • index finger near the back tip of the ball

  • middle and 3rd finger across the laces

  • thumb on the opposite side

  • ensure there is a space between the ball and the palm of your hand

    Throwing:

  • side to target

  • arm up and back (ball behind head, elbow above shoulder)

  • step towards the target with the opposite foot

  • rotate hips

  • follow through and across

Modifications

Increase the distance between the two players. Ask players to position themselves so they throw in different directions: straight, left, right.

Special Needs Modifications

use a different type of ball

Ultimate Flag

Ultimate Flag

Mark out endzones on the field and split the class into two teams. Players cannot run with the ball, they must pass it to get it to their endzone. Defenders take possession if the ball touches the ground or they intercept a pass. A goal is scored by passing to a teammate who is in the endzone

EACHING POINTS

Throwing technique:
• side to target
• arm up and back
• step towards target with opposite foot • rotate hips
• follow through across the body

Modifications

For more able groups, try the Crossbar challenge. Use the football crossbar if available, or designate another target. Split the class into two groups. Give each student 3 chances to throw the ball and hit the crossbar. If they’re successful, they move to the back of the line and go again. If they aren’t successful, they’re out for the rest of the round.


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