Large Motor Movement
Large Motor Skills Age Norms
Throws a:
- 2.6 large ball 4-5 feet.
- 2.9 large ball 5-7 feet.
- 4.0 small ball (tennis ball) about 10 feet.
- 4.9 ball into medium size container. (example: trash can)
- 5.0 small ball (tennis ball) about 20 feet.
Balances on one leg without help for:
- 2.9 two seconds
- 3.0 five seconds
- 4.6 ten seconds
Kicks a large ball forward:
- 2.9 rolling ball.
- 4.6 stationary ball while child is running.
Walks alone on the stairs:
- 2.9 with both feet on each step, up and down the stairs.
- 3.0 upstairs holding rail, 1 foot per step, alternate feet.
- 3.0 downstairs holding rail, 1 foot per step, alternating feet.
Climbs up playground equipment without help:
- 2.9 small ladders, jungle gum, and 4 ft slide.
Walks/Balances on tiptoes:
- 3.0 walks on tiptoes for 3 steps.
- 3.9 walks on tiptoes for 5 steps.
- 4.3 balances on tiptoes for 3 seconds.
Jumps:
- 3.0 over 2-inch high objects.
- 3.0 back 1 time
- 4.0 over 6-inch high objects.
- 4.0 forward 10 times
- 5.6 rope 2-3 times
Walks heel-to-toe in a straight line.
- 3.0 3 steps forward.
- 4.0 more than 3 steps forward.
Catches thrown ball:
- 3.0 a large, bounced ball with hands, arms, and body.
- 3.0 a large ball with arms and body.
- 4.9 a bounced ball two times and catches it 1 of 3 trials.
- 4.9 a large ball with both hands only.
- 5.0 a tennis ball with hands only.
Rides a:
- 3.0 tricycle using pedals
- 5.0 bicycle with pedals and training wheels.
Hops on preferred foot without falling for:
- 3.6 2 hops
- 4.3 3-6 hops.
- 4.6 10 hops.
Jumps forward without a running start.
- 3.0 6-8 inches.
- 4.6 10-15 inches.
- 5.0 24 inches.
Walks on straight line for:
- 3.6 10 feet.
Performs physical activities:
- 4.0 somersaults forward without help.
Swing:
- 4.6 by himself/herself, with pumping.
Jumps and runs:
- 5.9 in rhythm to simple tunes.

