ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Backhand throw a foam ring for distance

Frisbee Unit | Level 4

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

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 the Frisbee at a greater distance.

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 for distance, 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.
2. After 10 throws each, have students take a step backwards.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Godzilla. Your goal is to backhand throw a foam ring for distance to try and knock down as many towers (tall cones) as you can on the opposing team’s side.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• When I say, "GO!" you will try and knock down as many towers as possible by throwing fuzzy balls and/or backhand throwing foam rings.
• If you knock down a tower on the opposing team's side, you get to bring it back to your side and set it up next to your team’s towers.
• You can only hold one foam ring or one fuzzy ball at a time.
• You cannot intentionally block or throw foam rings or fuzzy balls at an opposing teammate.  
• We will begin a new game at the end of five minutes.

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: 
  • I am learning how to backhand throw so I can __________ the frisbee to other players.
  • Today I encouraged a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Flight Tracker. Your goal is to see how far you can backhand throw your airplane (foam ring) for distance.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – throwers and runners.
• Before the game begins, the throwers will line up on the baseline.
• The runners will line up on either side.
• When I say, "GO!" the throwers will backhand throw their airplane, aiming for the farthest distance.
• When every thrower has thrown their airplane, the runners will collect the airplanes and bring them back to the throwers.
• After five throws, runners and throwers will switch places.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind runners, they cannot enter the field until every thrower has gone.
• 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: 
  • I am learning how to backhand throw so I can __________ the frisbee to other players.
  • Today I encouraged a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Duo Bowling. Your goal is to backhand throw a foam ring for distance with your teammate to try and knock down your pin (tall cone) as many times as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will throw first.
• Before the game begins, line up behind your team's marker cone.
• When I say, "GO!" the first teammate will throw the foam ring to try and knock over the pin directly across from their marker cone.
• If the pin gets knocked down, the other teammate must retrieve a fuzzy ball from the end line.
• The teammate that throws must always retrieve the ring and stand the pin back up.
• Teammates must switch after each throw.
• Once you have earned two fuzzy balls, trade them in for one medal (flag).
• Once you have earned two medals, trade them in for one trophy (tall cone).
• When you have earned a trophy, move your pin back one giant step and start all over again.
• We will begin a new game once every team has been awarded a trophy.

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: 
  • I am learning how to backhand throw so I can __________ the frisbee to other players.
  • Today I encouraged a friend by...