ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Layup

Basketball Unit | Level 24

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to make a layup.

IMPORTANCE
Making a layup is important because the ball has the most chance of going into the basket when shot using this technique.

VOCABULARY
Layup: a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket.

When making a layup, it is important to:

Practice

1. (Place a short cone five feet to the right of the free throw line.) Form a single file line behind the marker cone with your ball. When I say, "GO!" the first person in line will dribble to the basket and practice the layup technique. If you miss or make the shot, retrieve your ball and head to the back of the line. We will continue until everyone makes three lay ups.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Triple Play II. Your goal is to make a layup using the backboard.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select three students to start at positions #1, #2 and #3. Everyone else will line up single file behind the student in position #1.  
• When I say, "GO!" student #1 will dribble to student #2.
• Student #2 will make a right-handed layup.
• Student #3 will 1) rebound the shot, 2) dribble it back up to the next student in line at position #1, and 3) get in the back of the line.
• After the shot is made, student #1 will move to #2 and student #2 will move to #3.
• The next student in line can go as soon as the shot is made.
• The rotation will continue until all students have been at every position.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach
  • Remind students this is a fast paced game. Do not pass the ball until the receiver is paying attention to avoid any injuries.
• ELL Accommodations
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
• Reflection
  • What was challenging about shooting a layup?
  • How can you keep yourself motivated if shooting layups is challenging?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Full Court Layups. Your goal is to dribble the length of the court and shoot a layup.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Before the game begins, each team must line up behind their end line.
• When I say, "GO!" the first person in line will dribble across the court and make a right-handed layup in the opposing team's basket.
• If you make the layup or not, retrieve your ball and head to the back of your line.
• The next student in line cannot go until you have shot on the basket.
• We will begin a new game once everyone on either team has made a layup.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach
  • Start from half-court, instead of full-court, if students are having difficulty making the layup.
• ELL Accommodations
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
• Reflection
  • What was challenging about shooting a layup?
  • How can you keep yourself motivated if shooting layups is challenging?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Layup Scrimmage. Your goal is to score a basket on your opponent by using a layup.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two using flags to tell who they are.
• All games will be played on a half-court.
• On each half-court, I will assign a student to play both teams. He/she will remain behind the arc and can only pass the ball.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start with the ball at the half-court line.
• All shots must be made using a layup and will be awarded two points.
• If the defense gains possession of the ball within the arc, by a steal, a block or a rebound, the team must move the ball behind the arc before being allowed to take a shot.
• After a layup is made or a shot is taken without a layup, the play restarts with a student from the non-scoring team taking the ball directly under the basket and then dribbling or passing it to a point behind the arc. The defense is not allowed to play, block or charge for the ball inside the arc.
• There is no pushing or shoving. Any fouls may result in loss of play for the student.
• We will begin a new game and rotate teams at the end of 10 minutes.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach
  • Give students the option to be in a competitive or non-competitive group.
• ELL Accommodations
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
• Reflection
  • What was challenging about shooting a layup?
  • How can you keep yourself motivated if shooting layups is challenging?