Tzeadim › 3–6 years

Gross motor · Milestone

Catches a large ball

Most children: 3y 6m–4y

What it is

Catches a big ball with arms and body most of the time.

Start preparing

1. Balloon first (slow), then a beach ball from 1 m; bounce-and-catch.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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