Ball Skills
Reception - 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 briefly | Controls ball confidently | Controls ball while moving |
| Throwing | Drops or rolls ball | Throws short distance | Throws with control | Throws accurately at targets |
| Catching | Avoids catching | Traps ball | Catches large ball | Catches confidently |
| Bouncing | Unable to bounce | Bounces with support | Bounces independently | Bounces while moving |
| Safety & Participation | Needs reminders | Usually safe and engaged | Works safely and confidently | Encourages and helps others |