ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Forehand throw

Frisbee Unit | Level 22

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to forehand throw.

IMPORTANCE
Forehand throwing a Frisbee is important because the forehand throw uses the least amount of energy and can be thrown in the shortest amount of time.

VOCABULARY
Forehand Throw: the forehand, is also referred to as the flick, two-finger, and side-arm throw. It is a throw with the front of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke, typically starting with the arm to the side of the body.

When forehand throwing, 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. Line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. When I say, “GO!” the first teammate will forehand throw the Frisbee towards the midline. When everyone has thrown, the other teammate will retrieve the Frisbee. Switch roles after every throw.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Target Frisbee IV. Your goal is to try and forehand throw a Frisbee onto the parachute and earn 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 forehand 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.

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: 
  • Name 2 of the 3 other names of a forehand throw.
  • What surprised you most about learning how to perform a forehand throw?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Frisbee Volleyball II. Your goal is to forehand throw a Frisbee to try and score as many points as possible.

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 forehand 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.

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: 
  • Name 2 of the 3 other names of a forehand throw.
  • What surprised you most about learning how to perform a forehand throw?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Half-Court Frisbee. Your goal is to forehand throw a Frisbee to help your team score as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Split your team evenly into offense and defense. Offense must stay in one half of the court and defense must stay in the other.
• 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.

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: 
  • Name 2 of the 3 other names of a forehand throw.
  • What surprised you most about learning how to perform a forehand throw?