ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Defensive drop step

Basketball Unit | Level 33

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to do a defensive drop step

IMPORTANCE
A defensive drop step is important because it is a defensive footwork skill that is essential for defending a player who makes a right or left move towards the basket by reducing space, anticipating the direction of a pass and increasing the likelihood for interception or deflection.

VOCABULARY
Defensive: preventing an opponent from advancing the ball.
Drop Step: defensive footwork skill that allows a player to maneuver around to get into a better position for a shot. 

When doing a defensive drop step, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Find an area on the court. When I say, "GO!" begin practicing your drop step footwork. 
2. I will divide the class into partners. With your partner, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will play offense and who will play defense. When I say, "GO!" the offensive partner will try and score a basket. The defensive partner will attempt a defensive drop step to prevent his/her partner from advancing. The offensive partner will have three attempts to make a basket. Switch roles after the third attempt or a basket is made. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Deflection. In this game, the objective is to practice your defensive drop step to intercept the basketball. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into groups of four. 
• With your group, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start in the middle. 
• Before the game begins, form a triangle with one student in the middle. 
• When I say, "GO!" the student in the middle will begin in the ready position and the other students will begin passing the ball in any direction. 
• The middle student will try to intercept the ball by using the defensive drop step technique. 
• We will begin a new game when the time is up and a new student is in the middle. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students that the point of this game is to practice their drop step technique so all passes made should be controlled. 
• 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
  • How did using a drop step help you to accomplish your goal as a defensive player?
  • What can you do to improve your drop step?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Coalition IV. In this game, the objective is to use your defensive drop step technique to prevent the your opponents from passing the ball. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two and you will be assigned a section of the court.
• There will be three teams at a time in each section of the court.
• Before the game begins, Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start with the ball first.
• When I say, "GO!" try to make five passes to your teammate.
• Each team is against one another.
• If you intercept, deflect or steal the ball, the ball is then in your possession.
• All defense must be played 1 on 1 and you must stand an arm’s length away.
• You cannot stay standing with the ball for longer than 20 seconds.
• One point is earned after a team successfully passes five times.
• At the end of five minutes, the winning team stays in their section and the other two teams rotate right.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach
  • Depending on class size, play with one or two sections.
• 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
  • How did using a drop step help you to accomplish your goal as a defensive player?
  • What can you do to improve your drop step? 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to practice your defensive drop step technique to prevent the opposing team from scoring.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three using flags to tell who you are.
• All games will be played on a half-court.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start with the ball at the half-court line.
• Every successful shot inside the arc is awarded one point, while every successful shot behind the arc is 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 taking a shot.
• After a shot is made, 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
  • Divide students equally based on athletic ability.
  • 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
  • How did using a drop step help you to accomplish your goal as a defensive player?
  • What can you do to improve your drop step?