ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Catch a thrown ball over the shoulder

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 31

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to catch a thrown ball over the shoulder.

IMPORTANCE
Catching a thrown ball over the shoulder is important because it is a necessary skill needed used to play many different sports such as baseball, football, basketball, etc. Catching also helps improve your hand-eye coordination, timing, sequencing and attention span.

VOCABULARY
Cushion the ball: moving the hands in the same direction as the ball to decelerate the ball slowly.

When catching a thrown ball over the shoulder, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Group Game – High Stakes.  

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kickball. In this game, the objective is to catch a thrown ball over the shoulder to help your team get three outs and more runs than the opposing team.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. I will decide which team will kick first and which team will start in the field.
• If you are kicking first, decide the batting order and line up single file behind home plate.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• I will be the pitcher for each team.
• A kicker is out if:
  • the ball is caught in the air
  • the ball is thrown to the base before the kicker steps on it
  • the ball is thrown overhand and hits the kickers feet while running to a base
• A ball is considered foul if it goes behind 3rd or 1st base when kicked.
• A kicker cannot strike out (each kicker gets a turn to kick the ball).
• Kickers and fielders will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.

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: 
  • What two things should you remember while trying to catch a ball over your shoulder?
  • What was most challenging about catching a ball over your shoulder?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing High Stakes. In this game, the objective is to catch a thrown ball over the shoulder and be the first student to reach 500 points.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the field into two sections – competitive and non-competitive.
• I will select the first two throwers.
• Before the game begins, spread out onto the field and turn your back so you are not facing the thrower.
• When I say, “GO!” the thrower will throw the fuzzy ball overhand into the field.
• After the ball is thrown, the thrower has three seconds to call out how many points the ball is worth.
• Points must be either: 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500.
• If a student catches the ball he/she gets the allotted number of points.
• If a thrower yells, “Bankrupt!” and a student catches the ball, he/she starts back at 0. 
• Students cannot push, shove or take the ball out of another student’s hands.  
• Each student must keep track of his/her points.
• The first student to get to 500 becomes the thrower.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • For larger classes, split the field into four rectangles so four different games can be played at the same time.  
  • If students are not getting a chance to throw, rotate throwers each round.
• 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: 
  • What two things should you remember while trying to catch a ball over your shoulder?
  • What was most challenging about catching a ball over your shoulder?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Go Long. In this game, the objective is to catch a thrown ball over the shoulder. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.  
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will throw first.
• Both students will begin at the tall cone.
• When the thrower says, “GO!” the catcher will run in a straight pattern while looking over his/her shoulder.
• The thrower must wait a few seconds before throwing the ball.
• Switch roles after every throw.
• See how many catches you and your teammate can make in a row.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to aim their throws a few feet ahead of where the catcher is.
  • Divide students into teams based on who wants to throw a fuzzy ball, tennis ball or football.  
• 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: 
  • What two things should you remember while trying to catch a ball over your shoulder?
  • What was most challenging about catching a ball over your shoulder?