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  • Essay / Cognitive Stage of Throwing a Frisbee - 1056

    Since throwing a Frisbee is a complicated movement and Sam has no experience handling a Frisbee, I will focus on getting out and winding up of movement. She's a right-handed thrower so I'm going to make sure she establishes her pivot foot with her left foot. She will step over her left foot with her right, 180 degrees, to move toward the throw. She will hold the disc with her four fingers gripping the disc underneath and her thumb on top. She will bring her right arm towards her left shoulder, making sure to keep the frisbee flat. She will then throw the frisbee while making sure to follow the extension from the shoulder to the elbow to the wrist. Executing a backhand Frisbee throw is a gross motor skill because it involves multiple muscle groups, both stepping out with the right leg and throwing the disc with the right arm. In this case, throwing the frisbee will be classified as a closed skill because the timing of the movement is determined by Sam and not by his environment (Jarus & Ratzon.,