TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to low release backhand throw.
IMPORTANCE
The low release backhand throw is important because it goes under the reach of a defensive player. The throw is released just a few inches from the ground and can be used for short, medium range, and long range passes.
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 low release backhand throwing, it is important to:
1. Hold the side of the Frisbee with your thumb on top and four fingers under the rim.
2. Stand sideways to your target and bring the Frisbee across your body.
3. Take a big step to the side with your front foot.
4. Release the Frisbee as low to the ground as you can.
PRACTICE
- I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the Frisbee first. Line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. When I say, “GO!” the first teammate will low release backhand throw the Frisbee towards the midline. When everyone has thrown, the other teammate will retrieve the Frisbee. Switch roles after every throw.
TARGET FRISBEE III
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4-24 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 small parachute
1 Frisbee per 4 students
44 short cones (10 red, 10 yellow, 10 blue, 10 green, 4 orange)
Optional: 20 tall cones
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Target Frisbee III. Your goal is to low release backhand throw and land your Frisbee onto the parachute and earning 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 run to the parachute and low hand release backhand throw their team’s Frisbee onto the parachute.
- If your Frisbee 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.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Have students get two or three (based on class size) short cones of each color.
Game 3: If a team lands on a color their team already has, they can ‘gift’ it to another team that does not have that color.
Game 4: Call out colors students must try and throw to.
Variation: Distribute tall cones evenly on the parachute. If students land their foam ring on a tall cone they get to keep it.
Exit Ticket: Students low release backhand throw to a partner before putting their Frisbees away.
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:
- At what distances may you choose to use a low release backhand throw?
- Do you think you were better at the low or high release backhand throw and why?
FRISBEE VOLLEYBALL
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
6-18 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 Frisbee
5 short cones
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Frisbee Volleyball. Your goal is to low release backhand throw a Frisbee to try and score a point against the other team.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams.
- Ro Sham Bo to decide who servers (throws) first.
- When I say, "GO!" the serving team will throw the Frisbee over to the opposing team's side using a low release backhand throw.
- If the Frisbee hits the ground, the serving team is awarded a point.
- If the Frisbee is caught, the opposing team gets to serve.
- Students rotate after each serve in a clockwise pattern.
- We will begin a new game once a team reaches 11 points.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Exit Ticket: Students low release backhand throw to a partner before putting their Frisbees away.
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:
- At what distances may you choose to use a low release backhand throw?
- Do you think you were better at the low or high release backhand throw and why?
FRISBEE BASEBALL
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
1 Frisbee
4 hula-hoops
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Frisbee Baseball. Your goal is to low release backhand throw a Frisbee and score the most runs.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams.
- I will decide which team will bat and who will field first.
- When I say, "GO!" the first batter will throw the Frisbee and begin running the bases.
- If the Frisbee is caught, the batter is out.
- The batter is also out if he/she is tagged by an opposing teammate before getting to base.
- A run is scored each time a teammate makes it to home plate.
- Once three outs are made or five runs are scored, the other team is up to bat.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Batters must use a low release backhand throw.
Exit Ticket: Students low release backhand throw to a partner before putting their Frisbees away.
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:
- At what distances may you choose to use a low release backhand throw?
- Do you think you were better at the low or high release backhand throw and why?