ASSESSTMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Bounce a ball with two hands continuously

Basketball Unit | Level 2

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to bounce a ball with two hands continuously.

IMPORTANCE
Bouncing a ball with two hands continuously is important because the increased repetition improves your ball control skills and your hand-eye coordination.

VOCABULARY
Bounce: a rebound of an object off of the floor or any surface.
Continuously: to do something without interruption or gaps.

When bouncing a ball with two hands continuously, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Line up on the baseline with your ball between your feet. When I say, “GO!” bounce and catch your ball with both hands for five minutes. When I say, “STOP!” put your ball between your feet.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Crunch Time. Your goal is to bounce your ball with two hands continuously while the other team races to the midline and back!

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – bouncers and runners.
• Before the game begins, runners must line up shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the baseline.
• Bouncers must line up shoulder-to-shoulder with their ball behind the baseline.
• When I say, "GO!" bouncers must start bouncing their ball with two hands while the runners race to the midline, touch a cone and run back to the baseline.
• If your ball stops bouncing, quickly pick it up and keep going.
• Once all the runners are back on the baseline, teams will switch roles and we will begin a new round.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the size of the court based on class size.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Pair new student with more advanced student of same language for instructions.
  • Post skills and instructions in picture format for students to reference.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Give directions and demonstrations one-on-one or in small groups.
  • Allow students to write, sign, or draw reflections instead of answering orally when appropriate.
• Reflection:
  • I know I can bounce the ball over and over because I...
  • Today I helped a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Sleepy Dragons. Your goal is to try and wake the sleeping dragon up by bouncing your ball with two hands continuously.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as the sleeping dragon.
• When I say, "GO!" you must try and wake me up by continuously bouncing your ball using two hands. Sometimes, it might take me awhile to wake me from my slumber!
• When I do wake up, I will get very angry and try to get you with my fiery breath.
• In order to escape, you must take your ball and head back into the cave for safety.
• We will begin a new game when I select another dragon to help me.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • This game is to be played on a half-court, but can increase in size based on class size.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Pair new student with more advanced student of same language for instructions.
  • Post skills and instructions in picture format for students to reference.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Give directions and demonstrations one-on-one or in small groups.
  • Allow students to write, sign, or draw reflections instead of answering orally when appropriate.
• Reflection:
  • I know I can bounce the ball over and over because I...
  • Today I helped a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Simon Says. Your goal is follow Simon’s instructions while bouncing the ball with two hands continuously.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as Simon.
• When I say, “GO!” you must start bouncing your ball. 
• When I say, "Simon says….” you must repeat that action while bouncing the ball.
• If I do not say, “Simon says” then keep bouncing the ball.
• Try your best to keep the ball in motion. If it stops bouncing, quickly pick it up and keep going!

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • This is not an elimination game.
  • The goal is not to “trick” the students, but to keep their ball bouncing.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Pair new student with more advanced student of same language for instructions.
  • Post skills and instructions in picture format for students to reference.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Give directions and demonstrations one-on-one or in small groups.
  • Allow students to write, sign, or draw reflections instead of answering orally when appropriate.
• Reflection:
  • I know I can bounce the ball over and over because I...
  • Today I helped a friend by...