Tzeadim › 1–2 years

Gross motor · Milestone

Throws a ball

Most children: 18m–2y

What it is

Throws a small ball forward while standing, without falling over.

Start preparing

1. Start with a soft ball into a big open box — hitting the target matters less than the throw.
2. Throw side by side rather than at each other; copying is easier than catching.
3. Outdoors or a hallway removes the 'careful!' that stops the practice.

Related

• Kicks a ball
• Catches a large ball

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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