Lesson 3: Eyes and Hands Work Together
Monday, November 16, 2026
1Stretching & Mobility5 min›
March and Shoulder Roll
30 seconds, then 8 rolls- Stand or sit tall with space around you.
- March or move arms gently for 30 seconds.
- Roll shoulders backward slowly; breathe normally.
Muscles/joints: Hip flexors, shoulders, ankles
Coaching cue: Easy rhythm and relaxed shoulders.
Modification: Seated marching or arm movements.
Supported Heel Raises
8 slow repetitions- Use a stable wall or chair if needed.
- Lift heels gently on level ground.
- Lower slowly, keeping knees comfortable.
Muscles/joints: Calves and ankle joints
Coaching cue: Control the rise and lower; do not bounce.
Modification: Seated heel lifts or comfortable ankle movement.
Side Steps and Gentle Hip Bend
6 steps each way, 5 shallow bends- Side-step slowly without crossing feet.
- Pause with feet comfortably apart.
- Bend hips and knees a little, then stand tall.
Muscles/joints: Glutes, quadriceps, hip joints
Coaching cue: Small comfortable range; knees follow toes.
Modification: Seated side reaches or supported shallow bends.
2WARM-UP RUN / JOG — 2–3 MINUTESRequired›
Mark a safe route
- Mark a loop with 4–6 cones around the field or blacktop (about 100–150 yards).
- Keep the route away from fences, poles, parked cars, and uneven ground.
- Stand where you can see the entire loop.
Starting & stopping
- Gather students at the start cone. Say: 'When I blow the whistle, jog at a talking pace.'
- One whistle = start; two whistles = slow to a walk and come back to the start cone.
- Use the countdown timer below so everyone finishes together.
Pacing
Students should jog at a 'talking pace' — they could still chat with a friend. This is not a race and never a punishment.
Safety
- Pass on the outside, call 'On your left.'
- Shoes tied before starting.
- Walk if you feel dizzy, have chest pain, or can't catch your breath — tell the teacher.
Alternatives
Students may brisk-walk, power-march, or do seated arm-pumping. Wheelchair users can roll the loop or do arm circuits.
Hydration
Water break immediately after the run. Remind students to drink before and after PE.
3Review & Mini-Lesson10 min›
Review questions
- What is your base of support?
- Show one safe action from Balance Like a Statue.
Vocabulary
- Coordination
- Using body parts together smoothly.
- Track
- Follow a moving object with your eyes.
- Timing
- Choosing when to move so actions work together.
What the Teacher Should Say
Your eyes help your hands know where a ball is going. Watch a soft ball as it rolls. Face your partner, make ready hands, and send the ball gently only when your partner is ready. You can trap a rolling ball with two hands or catch a small toss and bring it softly toward your body. A drop is a chance to try again, not a reason to leave the game. Start close and change the distance only when both partners feel ready.
Step-by-step demonstration
- Show ready hands and tracking a soft ball.
- Roll along the ground and trap with two hands.
- Underhand toss from a short distance, then soften the catch toward the body.
Real-world examples
- A controlled turn helps you move around people without bumping them.
- Tracking a ball and choosing a stable stance help you receive a pass.
Questions to ask students
- What does tracking mean?
- How do you know a partner is ready?
- What can you change to make receiving easier?
Visual resource
Extension
Draw or explain one cue from “Eyes and Hands Work Together” and show it safely without equipment.
4Group Activity: Partner Send-and-Receive Lab15–20 min›
Purpose: Track a soft ball and practice gentle rolling, tossing, and catching with a partner.
Equipment
- Soft playground balls or beanbags
- Cones
- Optional scarves
Players
Whole class in pairs or small groups of 3–4
Space & setup
Partners work in parallel lanes 3 yards apart, starting about 2 yards from each other. Provide a safe collection zone for loose balls.
Rules
- Say the partner’s name and wait for readiness before sending.
- Send below shoulder height; no hard throws.
- Freeze nearby pairs before retrieving a ball across a lane.
Step-by-step
- Teacher demonstrates the task and checks readiness, clear space, and accessible options.
- Roll and trap the ball five times each.
- Try five close underhand tosses with a beanbag or scarf.
- Say “ready” before every send.
- Choose the easiest successful send and repeat it with a partner.
- Pause for water and one coaching cue; repeat a short round if comfortable.
- Teacher checks each student individually using the assessment cue before cooldown.
Teacher demonstration
Show ready hands and tracking a soft ball. Roll along the ground and trap with two hands. Underhand toss from a short distance, then soften the catch toward the body.
Safety
- Use level, nonslip ground and clear boundaries; follow each student’s health plan.
- Choose comfortable effort, allow water and rest, and report pain, dizziness, or unusual breathing difficulty immediately.
- No elevated balance tasks, blindfolds, pushing, or lifting classmates.
Modifications
Use a larger soft ball, scarf, bounce before catching, seated or rolling-ball options, or a partner helper.
Advanced challenge
Explain one cue to a partner, then repeat with improved control; do not add speed.
Assessment
Check a ready signal, controlled send, tracking, and receiving with an appropriate adaptation.
5Supervised Free Play & Cooldown20–30 min›
Activity choices
Expectations
- Stay inside the coned boundary.
- Take turns and share equipment.
- Include anyone who wants to join.
- Teacher circulates and keeps eyes on all groups.
- Water available throughout.
Cooldown
- Walk or roll slowly for 2 minutes until breathing feels comfortable.
- Gentle supported calf stretch: 15–20 seconds per side; no bouncing.
- Gentle cross-body shoulder stretch: 15 seconds each arm.
- Take three relaxed breaths and drink water.