ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Backhand throw to a moving target

Frisbee Unit | Level 18

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

IMPORTANCE
Backhand throwing a Frisbee to a moving target is important because it is necessary when playing in a competitive environment with defenders. The more options your teammates have to move, the greater the possibility of them staying open and your team keeping possession of the Frisbee.

VOCABULARY
Defender: a player whose task it is to protect the team's goal.

When backhand throwing to a moving target, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Stand five feet away from each other, parallel to the baseline. When I say, "GO!" jog from the baseline to the end line while throwing and catching the Frisbee to one another. If you drop the Frisbee, quickly recover it and keep going.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Angrier Birds II. Your goal is to backhand throw to a moving angrier bird to get them all out.

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 opposite line. The pigs cannot throw any piglets past the boundary cones and cannot 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 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: 
  • Describe how to hold a frisbee when performing a backhand throw.
  • What was most challenging about throwing at a moving target?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing End Zones. Your goal is to backhanding throw to your moving teammates in order to move the Frisbee into one of the opposing team's goals and score as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will decide who will start with the Frisbee first.
• If you have the Frisbee:
  • You can pass it to anyone on your team, except the student that passed it to you.
  • You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
•  The defensive team is trying to knock down or intercept the Frisbee, but must stand three feet away from the student that is passing.
• If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the Frisbee where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
• Once a team scores, the opposing team starts with the Frisbee the next round.
• Teams will put a short cone into each end zone they make a complete pass into.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of courts or substitutes, based on class size.   
  • To decrease difficulty, a team can score a point if they are able to throw the Frisbee into an end zone, instead of making a complete pass.
  • To increase class participation, enforce a rule, in which a team can score after five passes. 
• 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: 
  • Describe how to hold a frisbee when performing a backhand throw.
  • What was most challenging about throwing at a moving target?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ultimate Frisbee. Your goal is to backhand throw to a moving teammate in order to work with your team to score as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. .
• I will decide who will start with the Frisbee first.
• If you have the Frisbee:
  • You can pass it to anyone on your team, except the student that passed it to you.
  • You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
• The defensive team is trying to knock down or intercept the Frisbee, but must stand three feet away from the student that is passing.
• If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the Frisbee where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
• If your team makes a catch in the end zone, you get one point.
• Once a team scores, the opposing team starts with the Frisbee the next round.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of courts or substitutes, based on class size.    
  • To increase class participation, enforce a rule, in which teams can score after five passes. 
• 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: 
  • Describe how to hold a frisbee when performing a backhand throw.
  • What was most challenging about throwing at a moving target?