Standard Grade PE
Mechanical Principles
Transfer of weight
Follow through
Learning Outcomes
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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
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Transfer of Weight
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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A footballer follows
through in the
direction of a pass
or shot.
The pitchers arm
follows through in
the intended
direction of the
throw.