ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Forehand throw for distance

Frisbee Unit | Level 23

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

IMPORTANCE
Forehand throwing for distance is important because it increases your upper body strength and endurance. The forehand throw uses the least amount of energy and can be thrown in the shortest amount of time. Forehand throwing is necessary when passing to a partner at a large distance.

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 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 3 – 5 feet away from him/her. When I say, “GO!” forehand throw and catch the Frisbee back and forth.
2. After 10 throws each, have students take a step backwards.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Attack of The Clones IV. In this game, you are in a galaxy far away and your team is under attack. Your goal is to catch a forehand throw for distance from the Jedi knight so that you can continue to get all the opposing team members down.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will select one student on each team to be the Jedi knight.
• When I say, “GO!” throw fuzzy balls at the opposing team (from the shoulders below).
• If you are hit, you must go down within three seconds.
• The only way to get back up, is if the Jedi knight forehand throws you a Frisbee and you catch it.
• When the Jedi knights are in their team’s hula-hoop, they are safe.
• If the Jedi knight leaves the hula-hoop and gets hit (shoulders and below), he/she is down.
• We will begin a new game when there is one team left. 
• New Jedi knights will be chosen each game.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, select two students from each team to be the Jedi knights.
  • Remind students to be honest about getting hit. Make a rule where phrases like, “I got you!” or “You’re down!” are not allowed.  
• 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: 
  • When is throwing a frisbee for distance using a forehand necessary?
  • How would you rate your ability to perform a forehand throw for distance?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Frisbee Baseball II. Your goal is to forehand throw for distance and score the most runs.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will decide which team will bat and which team 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.

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: 
  • When is throwing a frisbee for distance using a forehand necessary?
  • How would you rate your ability to perform a forehand throw for distance?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Hot Box. Your goal is to forehand throw for distance and complete six passes to score a point inside the Hot Box.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will decide who will start with the Frisbee first.
• When I say, "GO!" each team will try and make six complete passes to their teammate anywhere inside the boundary cones.
• If you have the Frisbee:
  • You can pass to anyone on your team, except the student that passed it to you.
  • You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
• Once your team has made six passes, you are then allowed to go into the middle box.
• A team scores a point if a pass is caught inside the box.
• You must stand three feet away from a 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.   
• 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: 
  • When is throwing a frisbee for distance using a forehand necessary?
  • How would you rate your ability to perform a forehand throw for distance?