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540 Side Swing Throw for Distance

Aim: To practise a double-arm medicine ball side-swing throw with one and a half turns.

In this activity, participants begin with their back towards the throwing line, they complete one and a half turns and use two extended arms to swing the medicine ball as far as possible into the throwing area. 

Participants should remember to keep both arms extended at all times and maintain a balanced and upright body position during the turns. 

Levels
Level 3 (12-14s)
Fundamental skills
Agility
Balance
Bilateral movements
Body awareness
Coordination
Spatial awareness
Activity group
Throw
Athletics skills
Rotational throws
Kids Athletics values
Determination