Standard Grade PE
Mechanical Principles
Transfer of weight
Follow through
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson you should:
Understand the mechanical principle
of transfer of weight.
Understand the importance of follow
through in kicking, striking and
throwing actions
Transfer of Weight
Transfer of weight
is very important in
physical activities.
It involves you
moving your body
from one place to
another
BENEFITS OF TRANSFER OF
WEIGHT
Transferring your weight during a
skill can benefit your performance
by:
• Generating more power
• Increase accuracy
Transfer of Weight
Basketball Chest pass
• Weight is transferred
from back foot to front
foot as the ball is
released.
Gymnastics Cartwheel
• Weight can also be
transferred from/to
other body parts.
Transfer of Weight
Transferring weight is important in activities
where an object has to be struck with power
By transferring his weight forward the softball
player can exert a greater force on the ball,
thus hitting it further
Transfer of Weight
Hockey Push Pass
Weight is moved from
the back foot to the
front when passing
the ball
Badminton Smash
shot
• Weight transfers
from back to front
foot
Follow Through
When completing different skills and
techniques it is important that
kicking, striking and throwing actions
have a good follow through.
This is part of effective performance
and follows on from the preparation
and action phases.
A footballer follows
through in the
direction of a pass
or shot.
The pitchers arm
follows through in
the intended
direction of the
throw.
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