3 1/2 years to school age

The children will be confident in many areas of physical movement and language now, and still all the time they are gaining new skills.  Many will be happy to throw a ball; however, accuracy will still be an issue.  Equally the ability to catch a ball needs to be developed.

Catch-a-balls’ focus progresses now to the children’s fundamental movement skill. We teach the children how to catch with one and both hands, using a variety of balls of different weights and sizes.  Without realising it the children start to catch while on the move, equipping them to go on to enjoy a variety of ball sports.

The games and tasks that we use not only focus on how to handle a ball but also on why exercise is good for you and learning how the body moves.  Additionally we encourage the children to share and enjoy everybody’s achievements.

For many children in this age group they have started to attend a playgroup or nursery and confidence in their own abilities is growing.  Therefore at Catch-a-balls we encourage the children to join in with our coaches while their grown-ups take a well-earned break on the sidelines.