ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Backhand throw for distance

Frisbee Unit | Level 11

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

IMPORTANCE
Backhand throwing a Frisbee for distance is important because it increases your upper body strength and endurance. Backhand throwing is the most commonly used throw in Frisbee and is necessary when passing to a partner at a large 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.
Rim of frisbee: edge of the frisbee that points down.

When backhand throwing 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 Frisbee first. One teammate will stand on the baseline and the other will stand 5–10 feet away from him/her. When I say, “GO!” backhand throw and catch the Frisbee back and forth.
2. After 10 throws each have students take a step backwards.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Duo Bowling II. Your goal is to backhand throw for distance 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 backhand throw their Frisbee 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 Frisbee 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: 
  • Which finger should be pointing at your target after you release the frisbee?
  • How could you help a classmate who is having a hard time with their backhand throw?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Bulls-Eye. Your goal is to try and backhand throw for distance 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 Frisbee.
• 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: 
  • Which finger should be pointing at your target after you release the frisbee?
  • How could you help a classmate who is having a hard time with their backhand throw?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Angrier Birds II. Your goal is to backhand throw to an angrier bird and get them all down.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – angrier birds and flying pigs.
• Before the game begins, the angrier birds will line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• The pigs will line up on the opposite line. The pigs cannot throw any piglets past the boundary cones and cannot enter the alley to retrieve piglets during a game.
• The pigs cannot throw their Frisbee higher than the angrier birds’ knees.
• 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 end line.
• We will begin a new game when all the eggs have been 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: 
  • Which finger should be pointing at your target after you release the frisbee?
  • How could you help a classmate who is having a hard time with their backhand throw?