ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Backhand throw a foam ring to a target

Frisbee Unit | Level 7

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

IMPORTANCE
Backhand throwing a foam ring is important because it is the most commonly used throw in Frisbee. Learning how to throw to a target improves your aim and accuracy.

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 to a target, 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 Duo Bowling. Your goal is to backhand throw a foam ring to a pin (tall cone) to try and knock it down.    

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: 
  • Should you step forward with your front or back foot when throwing the ring?
  • Today it was difficult for me to...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Angrier Birds. Your goal is to backhand throw a foam ring at an angrier bird.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – angrier birds and pigs.
• Before the game begins, the angrier birds will line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• The pigs will line up on the sideline. The pigs cannot throw any piglets past the boundary cones or enter the alley to retrieve piglets during a game.
• When I say, “GO!” the angrier birds will run to the nest (end line) trying not to get hit by a flying piglet.
• If you get to the nest without getting hit, find an egg (fuzzy ball) and bring it back to the baseline.
• Angrier birds are safe once they have passed either the baseline or nest.
• We will begin a new game when all the eggs are brought back to the baseline. Pigs and angrier birds will switch roles.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If angrier birds are staying too long at one end of the alley, consider using a 10-second countdown.
• 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: 
  • Should you step forward with your front or back foot when throwing the ring?
  • Today it was difficult for me to...