ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Basketball referee

Basketball Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to referee a basketball game. 

IMPORTANCE
Refereeing a basketball game is important because the referee is responsible for officiating the game from a neutral point of view and making decisions and calls that enforce the rules of basketball.

VOCABULARY
Referee: the person of authority in a basketball game.

GROWFIT RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of regulation basketball. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• The game begins after the jump ball and a team has gained possession of the ball.
• Positions include:
  • Point guard
  • Shooting guard
  • Small forward
  • Power forward
  • Center
• The ball can be moved by either dribbling or passing the ball in any direction.
• The ball must be passed or shot after a teammate puts two hands on the ball.
• After a successful basket is made, the ball is then turned over to the opposing team.
• Violations includes:
  • Travelling
  • Double dribbling
  • Goaltending (when a defensive player interferes with the ball travelling downwards towards the basket)
  • Back court violation (once the ball passes the half way line the offensive team cannot take the ball back over the half way line).
• The ball goes out-of-bounds
• A Foul includes:
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct
  • Pushing, shoving, tripping or any other illegal personal contact.
• After a violation or foul, the offensive team will then have possession of the ball and can check the ball at three-point line.

When refereeing a basketball game, it is important to remember these hand signals:

PRACTICE

1. Say different calls and have students demonstrate the correct hand gesture. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Court Masters II. In this game, the objective is to fairly referee each two-on-two play and determine a court master.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• I will choose one person for each game to be the referee and be responsible for calling violations made by students.
• I will select the first two teams to start on the court – these are the court masters.
• Everyone else will form a line at the baseline or end line with their partner.
• Before the game begins, the ref will begin the game by tossing the ball for a tip-off between one student from each team at the free throw line. 
• The game is then open to a two-on-two play.
• If the court masters score first they stay on the court.
• If the opposing team scores first, they become the new court masters and the losing team goes to the end of the line at the opposing base or end line. 

TEACHING TIPS

• 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 has being a "ref" changed the way you will approach the game as a player and a teammate?
  • What is one goal you could set for yourself to do at the start or end of each game to show appreciation towards the refs?  

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a 4 vs 4 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to fairly referee each game to make sure all students are playing fairly and by the rules. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four using flags to tell who you are.
• I will choose one person for each game to be the referee and be responsible for calling violations made by students.
• All games will be played on a half-court.
• Before the game begins, the ref will begin the game by tossing the ball for a tip-off between one student from each team at the free throw 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 has being a "ref" changed the way you will approach the game as a player and a teammate?
  • What is one goal you could set for yourself to do at the start or end of each game to show appreciation towards the refs?  

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to fairly referee each game to make sure all students are playing fairly and by the rules. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three using flags to tell who you are.
• I will choose one person for each game to be the referee and be responsible for calling violations made by students.
• All games will be played on a half-court.
• Before the game begins, the ref will begin the game by tossing the ball for a tip-off between one student from each team at the free throw 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 has being a "ref" changed the way you will approach the game as a player and a teammate?
  • What is one goal you could set for yourself to do at the start or end of each game to show appreciation towards the refs?