Catch Games Lesson Plan
PE Curriculum Plan Activity 1 of 2
Hyde Leadership Charter School Lesson Plan Summary
Game 1 Cone Catcher Relay
Subject Physical Education
Grade Span Grades 3–5
Primary Skills Throwing & Catching
Class Duration 45 Minutes Total
Procedure Overview • Cone Catcher Relay
Direct Instruction 7–8 mins • Modeling
Skill Mechanics & Relay Cycle Demonstration:
- Cues: Step with opposite foot; chest-level target toss; catch with "alligator hands" and absorb into chest.
- Teacher Model: Thrower passes to catcher → catcher secures ball → balances ball on top of cone → catcher sprints to back of throwing line → thrower advances to become next catcher.
Guided Practice 8–10 mins • Rehearsal
Slow-Speed Rotation & Distance Calibration:
- Half-speed walk-through without scoring: teams rehearse the pass, cone placement, and lane rotation.
- Establish 10–12 ft throwing distance; teacher circulates offering immediate feedback on soft-hands catching and controlled cone placement.
Independent Practice 15–18 mins • Team Relay
Active Relay Competition (3 Structured Heats):
- Heat 1: Baseline foam-ball relay. First team with all members completing catch & cone placement wins.
- Heat 2: Distance extension (+4 ft) or bounce-pass relay.
- Heat 3: "Clean Sheet" round (focus on zero drops and fastest rotation time).
Differentiation Framework
Content
Equipment & Spatial Adjustments
Support Soft gator-skin ball; wide flat-top cone/base; closer distance (6–8 ft).
Standard 7-inch dodgeball/foam ball; 12-inch cone; regulation distance (10–12 ft).
Extension Smaller tennis/reaction ball; tall narrow cone; extended distance (15–18 ft).
Process
Pacing, Rules & Execution Styles
Support Allow 1 bounce before catch; verbal cadence ("1, 2, Throw"); stationary catcher.
Standard Direct chest pass (in-air); quick transition and continuous relay rhythm.
Extension Non-dominant hand throw; 1-handed catch; perform 1 athletic squat before placement.
Product
Mastery Criteria & Success Measures
Support Target of 3 clean catches per round; ball securely set on or beside cone base.
Standard Full team completion with ball balanced atop cone on every turn within time.
Extension Zero-drop clean run; fastest timed team cycle; peer coaching rubric debrief.
Progress Monitoring “Look Fors”
Motor Skill & Technical Look Fors
- Throwing Form: Oppositional step, chest-directed trajectory, balanced follow-through.
- Catching Readiness: Athletic stance, hands forward, tracking ball into palms, shock absorption with soft elbows.
- Cone Placement: Controlled two-handed balance atop cone (no rushed tossing onto the cone).
Procedural Flow & Character Look Fors
- Rotation Efficiency: Catcher immediately vacates lane to back of line; thrower transitions smoothly to catcher cone.
- Drop Recovery: Swift, self-managed ball recovery without entering neighboring lanes or blaming peers.
- Hyde Core Character: Teammates actively cheer by name, show resilience on miscues, and celebrate clean finishes.
Safety Protocol: Establish 8-foot buffer zones between team relay lanes to prevent collisions during rotations.
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PE Curriculum Plan Activity 2 of 2
Hyde Leadership Charter School Lesson Plan Summary
Game 2 Catch & Take Spot
Subject Physical Education
Grade Span Grades 3–5
Key Skills Target Throw & Footwork
Format Harvest Team Game
Procedure Overview • Catch & Take Spot
Direct Instruction 5–7 mins • Modeling
Spot Claim Rule & Two-Foot Landing Mechanics:
- Rule of the Catch: Explain that to claim a poly spot, the receiver must plant both feet firmly on the spot upon catching the ball.
- Landing Mechanics: Drop hips into athletic base; absorb impact; no sliding or stepping on after the catch is made.
- Teacher Demo: Thrower leads receiver → receiver lands two feet on spot → clean catch → lifts spot to team hoop.
Guided Practice 6–8 mins • Rehearsal
Color Call-Outs & Spatial Calibration:
- Verbal Cue Drill: Pairs practice calling the intended spot color out loud before the throw (e.g., "Red spot, ready!").
- Form Check: Thrower calibrates loft and touch so partner can comfortably plant both feet on the designated spot before contact.
Independent Practice 15–18 mins • Harvest Run
3-Minute Spot Harvest Team Game:
- Poly spots scattered across center court; teams stationed at baseline home hoops.
- On a valid two-foot catch, the spot is harvested and deposited into the team hoop.
- Run 2–3 heats of 3-minute harvest. Team collecting the most spots (or highest points) wins.
Differentiation Framework
Content
Spot Size, Balls & Court Setup
Support Oversized poly spots (12"); high-grip foam balls; spots placed 8–10 ft from baseline hoop.
Standard Standard 9" poly spots; 7" dodgeballs; multi-colored spot grid scattered 12–18 ft.
Extension Mini 4" spots; smaller tennis/nerf balls; perimeter spots positioned 20+ ft away.
Process
Targeting & Landing Modifications
Support Allow 1 foot on spot if balanced; allow 1 bounce; catcher stands stationary on spot prior to pass.
Standard Mandatory 2-foot landing during in-air catch; loud verbal color call-out before each throw.
Extension Receiver must sprint onto spot in motion; non-dominant hand throw; 180° jump pivot catch.
Product
Harvest Goals & Success Criteria
Support Team goal: Harvest 4+ spots with demonstrated two-foot stability, regardless of timer pace.
Standard Collect 8+ spots in 3 minutes with 100% verified legal two-foot catches and color calls.
Extension Tiered point scoring (Red=3pts, Blue=2pts, Green=1pt); record highest team point total.
Progress Monitoring “Look Fors”
Footwork & Technical Look Fors
- Simultaneous Plant: Catcher plants both feet firmly on the dot at the moment of ball contact.
- Target Loft: Thrower leads receiver with appropriate arc and pace right to the designated spot.
- Balance & Control: Receiver holds balance without stumbling off the dot before harvesting.
Communication & Character Look Fors
- Color Call Clarity: Both partners verbally confirm target spot color loudly and clearly prior to throw.
- Traffic Awareness: Heads up while running collected spots back to hoops; zero collisions with other pairs.
- Integrity (Hyde Character): Honest self-officiating (yielding spot back if landing was missed or dropped).
Safety Protocol: Ensure non-slip poly spots are laid flat; maintain 10-foot perimeter zones around team collection hoops.
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