Throwing is the skill of propelling an object through the air using one or both hands. It requires coordination of the arms, trunk, and legs, along with timing and force control. Throwing is a foundation skill for many sports and games, supporting accuracy, power, and spatial judgment.

🔹 Initial Phase (Ages ~ 2–4)
The throw resembles a push, with movement limited to the front of the body. The elbow does most of the work, while the trunk and legs remain stiff and stationary. Fingers spread out at the point of release, but there is little follow-through or force. Accuracy is low, and objects often fall close to the child rather than being projected outward.

🔹 Transition Phase (Ages ~ 4–6)
Children begin to swing the throwing arm backward and upward in preparation. The elbow lifts closer to ear level, and the opposite foot steps forward as the body rotates slightly. Weight begins to transfer from the back foot to the front, creating more force and distance. The throw has a clearer overarm action, though timing and follow-through may still lack consistency.

🔹 Mature Phase (Ages ~ 6–10)
Throwing is now smooth, powerful, and coordinated. The body rotates fully, with weight shifting efficiently from the back foot to the front. The arm swings high over the shoulder, releasing the object with accuracy and force. Follow-through carries the throwing arm forward and downward in a natural arc. Children can now throw with both distance and precision, adapting to different types of throws and game situations.