ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Transition from offense to defense while communicating with teammates

Running Unit | Level 31

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to go from offense to defense while communicating with teammates.

IMPORTANCE
Communicating with teammates when going from offense to defense is important because it prevents confusion and allows teams to effectively get back to a defensive position. 

VOCABULARY
Signal: a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the teammates.

When going from offense to defense while communicating with teammates, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Skill Game – Ultimate Ball.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Core Rocks. In this game, the objective is to transition from offense to defense while communicating with teammates to stop the other team from getting all the rocks (fuzzy balls) on their teams side.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. Each team begins on their side of the field.
• When I say, “GO!” you have to grab the other team’s rocks or defend your team’s rocks.
• If you cross the midline and enter the other team’s side, you can be tagged. You cannot be tagged when you are on your side of the field.
• If you are tagged, you must go back to your side. If you are in possession of a rock when you are tagged, you must return it.
• We will begin a new game when one team has all the rocks on their side of the field.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending upon how well the teams work together, consider mixing them up between games.
• Safety:
  • To avoid injury, make sure students are properly tagging.
• 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 other signals could you use besides a hand wave with your teammates?
  • What was the most challenging part about using effective communication between teammates?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Ultimate Ball. In this game, the objective is to transition from offense to defense while communicating with teammates to get the ball into your opponent’s end zone.

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 ball:
  • You can pass the ball to anyone on your team, except the person that passed it to you.
  • You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
• If you do not have the ball, you can move around the field to get open or play defense.
• The defensive team is trying to knock down or intercept the ball, but must stand three feet away from the student that is passing the ball.
• If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the ball where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
• We will begin a new round when one team scores.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students are not involving everyone on their team, consider a variation where everyone on a team needs to touch the ball before scoring.
• 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 other signals could you use besides a hand wave with your teammates?
  • What was the most challenging part about using effective communication between teammates?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Steal the Bacon. In this game, the objective is to transition from offense to defense while communicating with teammates to try and steal the ball from the middle of the field and bring it to your baseline, or stop the opposing team from getting the ball to their baseline.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. Each team will line up on their baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• At the beginning of each round, I will call out two names (one from each team).
• When your name is called, run to the center of the field and:
• Grab the ball and return it to your baseline without being tagged
• Wait for your opponent to grab the ball, then tag him/her to prevent the ball from making it to the other team’s baseline.
• If you are tagged, you must freeze for three seconds. If you are in possession of the ball when you are tagged, you must drop it. During this time, your opponent can steal the ball.
• You cannot be tagged unless you have the ball.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • When numbering students, try to assign the same number to students of similar athletic ability.
• Safety:
  • Remind students of the proper tagging technique.
• 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 other signals could you use besides a hand wave with your teammates?
  • What was the most challenging part about using effective communication between teammates?