Ball Skills
Year 1 - Ball Skills
Skills Progression and Assessment Criteria
| Skill Area | Working Below Expected | Working Towards Expected | Expected Standard | Working at Greater Depth |
| Ball Control | Struggles to control ball | Controls ball when stationary | Controls ball confidently | Controls ball while moving |
| Throwing | Rolls instead of throws | Throws short distance | Throws underarm accurately | Throws accurately over distance |
| Catching | Avoids catching | Catches with reminders | Catches with two hands | Catches confidently while moving |
| Coordination | Poor coordination | Improving coordination | Good hand–eye coordination | Combines skills smoothly |
| Safety & Awareness | Needs reminders | Usually works safely | Works safely independently | Models safe behaviour |