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Basic 1 · Physical Education · Rhythmic Skills

Hitting a Light Ball Upwards

In this topic you will strike a light ball upwards again and again using your hands and feet.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Strike a hanging ball upwards with an open hand
  • Strike a ball with the inside of the foot
  • Count your controlled strikes

What you already know

  • Rolling a ball

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
Motor Skills And Movement Pattern
Sub-strand
Rhythmic Skills
Indicator
B1.1.6.1.6 – Strike a light ball upward continuously using arms hands and feet

Introduction

Volleyball players hit the ball up with their hands. Footballers keep the ball up with their feet. Today we practise with a light ball.

1. Striking with the Hand

  1. Stand at the marked spot.
  2. Watch the ball.
  3. Hit it gently upwards with an open hand.
  4. Get ready for the next hit.

2. Striking with the Foot

  1. Stand on one foot.
  2. Lift the other foot.
  3. Tap the ball upwards with the inside of the foot.
A child hitting a hanging cloth ball upwards with an open hand
Figure 1: Striking a light ball Draw the hanging ball and a child hitting it.Illustration: Sirbus

Safety: Wait behind the line until it is your turn.

New words

strike
To hit something.
open hand
A flat hand with fingers together.
control
To make something go where you want.
upward
Towards the sky.

Summary

  • Strike a light ball upwards with an open hand.
  • Use the inside of the foot to tap the ball up.
  • Watch the ball all the time.

Class activity: Keep It Up

  1. Take turns to strike the hanging ball upwards.
  2. Your partner counts how many good strikes you make.
  3. Try with your hand, then with your foot.

You need: Light locally made cloth ball, Raffia string, Low crossbar, Sticks of chalk

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. What part of the hand do we use?

    • A. Open hand
    • B. Fist
    • C. Fingernails
    • D. Elbow
    Show answer
    Answer: Open handAn open hand gives control.

  2. 2. Which part of the foot taps the ball?

    • A. Inside of the foot
    • B. Heel only
    • C. Toe nail
    • D. Ankle
    Show answer
    Answer: Inside of the footIt gives a flat surface.

  3. 3. We should watch the ball all the time.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueThis helps us hit it well.

  4. 4. We should stand very close to someone striking.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseWait behind the line.

  5. 5. To hit something is to ______ it.

    Show answer
    Answer: strikeStrike means hit.

  6. 6. Name two body parts you can use to strike a light ball upwards.

    Show answer
    Answer: Hand and foot.Both were practised.

Homework

  1. Keep a light ball or balloon up in the air with your hand. Count your hits.