ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Backhand throw a foam ring

Frisbee Unit | Level 3

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to backhand throw a foam ring.

IMPORTANCE
Backhand throwing a foam ring is important because it is the most commonly used throw in Frisbee. Learning this throwing technique allows you to pass during a game.

VOCABULARY
Backhand: a throw with the back of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke, typically starting with the arm crossing the body.

When backhand throwing a foam ring, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the foam ring first. One teammate will stand on the baseline and the other will stand 3 – 5 feet away from him/her. When I say, “GO!” backhand throw and catch the foam ring back and forth. 

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Bulls-Eye. Your goal is to try and backhand throw a foam ring into the bulls-eye (hula-hoop) from any dot.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the foam ring first.  
• When I say, "GO!" try and backhand throw your foam ring into the bulls-eye from any dot.
• Once you have thrown, your teammate will retrieve the foam ring and take a turn.
• If both teammates make it into the bulls-eye from the dot, then they get to pick up and keep the dot.
• We will begin a new game once there are no more dots on the field.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.   
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • 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. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When I backhand throw a ring, my thumb should be on the __________ of the ring.
  • I did my best at my backhand throw by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Attack of The Clones. In this game, you are in a galaxy far away and your team is under attack. Your goal is to backhand throw a foam ring to try to get all the opposing team members down.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will select one student on each team to be the Jedi knight.
• When I say, “GO!” begin backhand throwing foam rings and/or fuzzy balls at the opposing team.
• If you are hit with a fuzzy ball (shoulders and below) or a foam ring (knees and below), you must go down within three seconds in the same place you were hit.
• The only way to get back up, is if the Jedi knight throws you a fuzzy ball or a foam ring and you catch it.
• When the Jedi knights are in their team’s hula-hoop, they are safe.
• If the Jedi knight leaves the hula-hoop and gets hit, he/she is down.
• We will begin a new game when there is one team left. 
• New Jedi knights will be chosen each game.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, select two students from each team to be the Jedi knights.
  • Remind students to be honest about getting hit. Make a rule where phrases like, “I got you!” or “You’re down!” are not allowed.  
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • 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. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When I backhand throw a ring, my thumb should be on the __________ of the ring.
  • I did my best at my backhand throw by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Target Frisbee. Your goal is to try and backhand throw a foam ring onto the parachute and earn a color marker cone.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• Before the game begins, line up behind your team's marker cone.
• When I say, "GO!" the first teammate will backhand throw their team’s foam ring onto the parachute.
• If your foam ring lands on a color - take that color marker cone, retrieve your ring and return to the back of your team’s line.
• We will begin a new game when there are no more short cones.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.   
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • 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. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When I backhand throw a ring, my thumb should be on the __________ of the ring.
  • I did my best at my backhand throw by...