Skill· 5y–6y· 2 min
Bowling Overhead
Parent sets up bowling pins (or water bottles) and takes turns with child throwing a ball overhead to knock them down. The agent coaches the parent to observe whole-arm coordination, weight shifting during throwing, and catching readiness — building foundational throwing mechanics and turn-taking skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear play space indoors or outdoors. 8 bowling pins or water bottles set up in a triangle formation. Medium-sized ball (beach ball or playground ball) that child can grip with both hands. Parent and child positioned a few steps away from pins.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneShows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneLarge-ball overhead throwBody· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneWhole-body coordinated throwBody· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCatches after a bounceBody· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon