TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to hammer throw.
IMPORTANCE
The hammer throw is important because it can be lofted over a defender while they are close to you.
VOCABULARY
Hammer throw: The hammer is gripped just like a the forehand but the disc is then brought over head and thrusted forward and somewhat upwards with a wrist flick. The motion is very similar to throwing a baseball.
When hammer throwing, it is important to:
1. Hold the side of the Frisbee with your thumb on top and your pointer and middle fingers against the side of the rim (just like the forehand throw).
2. Stand with your non-throwing foot forward and make an "L" with your throwing arm.
3. Hold the Frisbee vertical with a slight upside down angle.
4. Step forward and snap your wrist as you release the Frisbee.
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 hammer throw the Frisbee towards the midline. When everyone has thrown, the other teammate will retrieve the Frisbee. Switch roles after every throw.
TOSS BACK V
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
1 Frisbee per 2 students
1 short cone per student
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Toss Back V. In this game, the objective is to see how many hammer throws you can make to your teammate while the gap gets bigger and bigger.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into teams of two.
- Before the game begins, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start on the baseline with the Frisbee. The other teammate will start five feet away.
- When I say, “GO!” begin hammer throwing back and forth with your teammate while catching with one hand.
- When both teammates have caught the Frisbee, the teammate facing the baseline will take one step back with his/her marker cone.
- If you drop the Frisbee at any point, move your marker cone forward one step.
- See how far you can pass the Frisbee and how many complete passes you can make in a row.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Have students switch teammates.
Exit Ticket: Students hammer throw to a partner before putting their Frisbees away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Divide students into teams based on athletic ability.
- Remind students to be aware of other teams around them passing the Frisbee.
- 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 perform a hammer throw.
- Did you find the hammer throw challenging?
- Why or why not?
FRISBEE BASEBALL III
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
1 Frisbee
4 hula-hoops
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Frisbee Baseball III. In this game, the objective is to hammer throw the 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 hammer throw.
Exit Ticket: Students hammer 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:
- Describe how to perform a hammer throw.
- Did you find the hammer throw challenging?
- Why or why not?
FRISBEE VOLLEYBALL III
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
6-18 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 Frisbee
5 short cones
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Frisbee Volleyball III. In this game, the objective is to hammer throw the 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 serves (throws) first.
- When I say, "GO!" the serving team will throw the Frisbee over to the opposing team's side using a hammer 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 hammer 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:
- Describe how to perform a hammer throw.
- Did you find the hammer throw challenging?
- Why or why not?