ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Throw overhand to a partner

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 17

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to throw overhand to a partner.

IMPORTANCE
Overhand throwing is important because it improves your muscular strength and endurance. Learning how to throw overhand is necessary to play many different sports such as football, baseball, softball, basketball, Frisbee, etc. 

VOCABULARY
Overhand : a throw made with the arm or hand above shoulder level.

When throwing overhand to a partner, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide students into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will throw first. One teammate will stand on the baseline, the other will stand five feet away from him/her. When I say, "GO!" throw the ball overhand to one another and see how many complete passes you can make. If you drop the ball at any point, restart your count.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Rushing River II. Your goal is to throw overhand to a teammate and catch the ball as many times as possible while the river grows larger and larger.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.  
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will begin with the ball.
• When I say, “GO!” you must make a certain number of complete overhand throws and catches with your partner. This number will increase each round.
• Once you have made the required number of throws and catches, sit down so I know you are ready to move onto the next round.
• If your ball falls into the river, quickly retrieve it before an alligator eats it.
• The river will widen at the beginning of each game.
• You must stay behind the river boundary when making a throw or catch.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Let students catch the ball at least three times before widening the river.
• Safety:
  • Remind defending students to use the ready position when catching the ball.
• 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 throwing, follow through with your throwing arm __________ and __________.
  • Was it difficult working with your partner? Why or why not?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Four Corner Catch II. Your goal is to throw overhand to your allied team while being the first team to have all team members catch a ball. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams.
• Each game your team will be allied with one other team.   
• When I say, “GO!” throw a ball overhand to your allied team and get in the ready position to quickly receive a ball.
• When you catch a ball, sit down.
• We will begin a new game when everyone has caught a ball.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
• Safety:
  • Remind defending students to use the ready position to catch the ball.
• 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 throwing, follow through with your throwing arm __________ and __________.
  • Was it difficult working with your partner? Why or why not?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Jewelry Heist II. Your goal is to throw overhand to a catcher to collect as many jewels (balls) as you can  without being caught by the security guards (taggers).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select two security guards.
• I will select four catchers, in charge of catching the jewels and putting them into the getaway van.
• The rest of you will be robbers (runners).
• When I say, “GO!” the robbers must:
  • Run to the jewelry store
  • Grab a jewel
  • Run back and throw the jewel overhand to any catcher
• Once robbers are inside the jewelry store they are safe and cannot be tagged.
• If a robber is tagged by a security guard, he/she must go back and get a high-five from a catcher to get back in the game. If a robber is in possession of a jewel, he/she must return it.
• Robbers must throw underhand and be outside of the boundary cones.
• Security guards cannot cross either side of the boundary cones.
• We will begin a new game when all the jewels are collected and new security guards and catchers are selected.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students, only caught balls count.
• 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 throwing, follow through with your throwing arm __________ and __________.
  • Was it difficult working with your partner? Why or why not?