ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Throw while moving and avoiding a defender

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 30

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to throw overhand while moving and avoiding a defender.

IMPORTANCE
Throwing overhand while moving and avoiding a defender is important because it improves your muscular strength and endurance. Throwing overhand is a necessary skill used to play sports such as football, baseball, softball, basketball, Frisbee, etc.

VOCABULARY
Defense: the team that does not have possession of the ball.

When throwing overhand while moving at a moving target, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Group Game – Traitor.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Flag Football. In this game, the objective is to get the ball into your opponent’s end zone by throwing  while moving and avoiding a defender in order to pass to your teammates.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams (using flags) and select one team to begin with the ball in their end zone.
• If you have the football you can pass to anyone on your team.
• The offensive team gets four tries (downs) to make two complete passes.
• If they make two complete passes, the downs start over again.
• If they do not make two complete passes, the other team gets the ball where the last play occurred.
• A pass is incomplete if it hits the ground or goes out-of-bounds.
• Once an offensive student has the ball, he/she can be tagged by the defensive and the ball is dead. The next play begins where the tag occurred.
• The defense must wait five seconds before tagging the quarterback at the beginning of each play. 
• Once a point has been scored the opposing team starts with the ball in their end zone.
• Students cannot push or shove one another.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students are not involving everyone on their team, consider a variation where everyone on a team needs to catch a pass before scoring a point.
• 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 the steps you should take while throwing while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time.
  • What goal could you set for yourself to help improve your ability to throw while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing The Force Awakens II. In this game, the objective is to throw while moving and avoiding a defender to help increase your team's chances of getting all the opposing team members down.

 INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will select one studentt 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 throws you a ball overhand 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: 
  • Describe the steps you should take while throwing while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time.
  • What goal could you set for yourself to help improve your ability to throw while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Traitor. In this game, the objective is to throw overhand while moving and avoiding a defender to increase your team's chances of getting everyone on the opposing team onto your side.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• When I say, “GO!” you will try and throw fuzzy balls at the opposing team.
• All throws must be overhand.
• If you are hit with a fuzzy ball from the shoulders and below, you must join the other team.   
• If the ball you throw is caught, you must join the other team.
• You may not intentionally stand and try to get hit.
• You may not have more than one fuzzy ball in your hand at a time.
• We will begin a new game when there is one student left on a team.  
  
• Game 1: Play as indicated above. Students may not block shots with a fuzzy ball.
• Game 2: Students may block shots with a fuzzy ball.
• Variation: Add a shield (Frisbee) on each team. A student can block shots with the shield, but cannot throw.

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 the steps you should take while throwing while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time.
  • What goal could you set for yourself to help improve your ability to throw while moving and avoiding a defender at the same time?