Let's get active and try Throw Clap!
With the Throw Clap activity you can develop the following skills:
- Coordination and fluency
- Aim and accuracy
- Rhythm and timing
- Focus and concentration
- Problem solving and creativity
This resource is suitable for Physical Education and activity for P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 (First and Second Level Curriculum for Excellence).
Watch this
Learn how to take part in the Throw Clap activity with help from primary school teacher, Danny Denholm.
DANNY: Hey, I'm Danny. And welcome to Let's Do This, where we will get active together.
This activity is called Throw Clap.
This game is great for developing your coordination and fluency and your rhythm and timing.
You will need a balloon, a ball or a beanbag.
You can do this on your own.
So you're stuck with me showing you how to do it first.
Step one, start this activity with a balloon.
Step two, throw the balloon in the air as high as your head.
Step three, clap your hands as many times as you can before catching it.
Now let's do this.
NARRATOR: Too tough?
DANNY: If you find this tricky, start by just throwing and catching the balloon.
If you can then manage that, try clapping once, then twice, and build up gradually.
NARRATOR: Go up a notch?
DANNY: There are several ways you can challenge yourself here.
You can use a heavier or smaller object, which will give you less time to clap, or you could try a spin and a clap before catching the ball, helping to improve balance and spatial awareness.
Can you use creativity and come up with your own moves to add extra challenge?
Watch me do some of these.
NARRATOR: Danny's challenge.
DANNY: For my challenge, set yourself a target of at least five claps before catching.
You could then increase the number of claps each time you try.
NARRATOR: Final thoughts.
DANNY: Fantastic effort once again! I love this game as there are so many ways you can adapt and change it. How will you adapt it?
NARRATOR: Let's do this!
What you need
| Equipment | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Balloon | Ball, bean bag or balled-up socks |
Try it yourself
Follow these step-by-step instructions and give it a go!
Image caption, Throw the balloon
Throw your balloon in the air to a comfortable height.
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Want to play with a friend?
Throw the balloon or ball towards your partner.
Clap your hands when the object is in the air before your partner catches it.
How was Throw Clap for you?
We are all unique and have different strengths and skills. Some of us may find some skills easier than others but we can all develop and improve.
You can adapt the Throw Clap activity to suit your needs. If we practise our skills regularly, we can improve and progress over time.
Too tough?
If you find the Throw Clap too challenging, don't worry!
Try these tips to make the activity a bit easier.
- Try throwing and catching the balloon, ball or other object without clapping.
- You can add in a single clap and build it up gradually.
Go up a notch?
It's great to look at ways to develop our skills and we can do this by challenging ourselves.
If you enjoyed the Throw Clap but are looking for a bigger challenge, try these tips to make it trickier.
- Use a heavier or smaller object which will give you less time to clap.
- Try to spin and clap before catching the ball.
- Get creative with throwing and clapping. Try different combinations.
Danny's challenge
Set yourself a target of at least five claps before catching.
Try to add in more claps every time.
Time to reflect
Enjoyment
The most important part of physical activity and movement is that you enjoy it. We all need to stay active in our daily lives in order to stay healthy. It鈥檚 a lot easier if you鈥檙e having fun.
After you鈥檝e taken part in this activity, take some time to think about what you enjoyed and how you might approach the activity differently next time.
- What did you enjoy about this activity? How could you do more of this?
- What did you dislike about this activity? What would make it better?
- What would you do differently next time?
Developing your skills
The skills you鈥檝e worked on in this activity are useful in other parts of your daily life and in sport.
Can you think of any activities or sports where you might use these skills?
The skills you've developed in this activity could help with:
- throwing the ball in rugby
- creating your own dance routine
- catching the ball in dodgeball
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