A step is taken with the opposite foot, shifting body weight from the back to the front foot. With the elbow leading the movement, the throwing arm moves forward on a diagonal as it straightens. Step, turn and throw. Thus, the whole body can be used to impart force to the object-not just the shoulder, arm and hand. The fingers point in the direction of the target.
Students are to use a sidearm action rather than an overarm action.
Part Three of this curriculum guide. List the names of children who do not perform the criteria more than half the time. See Learning Objectives for Unit One of this guide. The backhand movement pattern can be transferred to activities where a paddle or racquet is used. In activities such as hockey, golf and softball, although the implement is held with both hands, one arm performs what is essentially a backhand throwing movement pattern.