ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Defend a cutter

Frisbee Unit | Level 31

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to defend a cutter.

IMPORTANCE
Defending a cutter is important because it is necessary when playing in a competitive environment. Defending a cutter reduces the options an offender can throw to.

VOCABULARY
Balls of your feet: padded portion of the bottom of the foot between the toes and the arch.

When defending a cutter, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Skills Game – Jackpot III.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Jackpot III. In this game, the objective is to defend a cutter and be the first student to reach 500 points.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of six.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will throw first.
• Before the game begins, spread out onto the field so that you are not touching anyone else.
• When I say, “GO!” the thrower will throw a Frisbee into the field.
• After the Frisbee is thrown, the thrower has three seconds to call out how many points the Frisbee is worth.
• Points must be either: 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500.
• If a student catches the Frisbee, he/she gets the allotted number of points.
• If a student touches the Frisbee, but does not catch it, he/she starts back at 0. 
• Students cannot push, shove or take the Frisbee out of another student’s hands.
• Each student must keep track of his/her points.
• The first student to get to 500 points 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: 
  • Why is defending a cutter important?
  • Would you rather be a defender or the player throwing the frisbee and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Half-Court Frisbee. In this game, the objective is to defend a cutter as you work with your team to score as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Split your team evenly into offense and defense. Offense must stay in one half of the court and defense must stay in the other.
• I will decide who will start with the Frisbee first.
• If you have the Frisbee:
• You can pass it to anyone on your team, except the student that passed it to you.
• You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
• The defensive team is trying to knock down or intercept the Frisbee, but must stand three feet away from the student that is passing.
• If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the Frisbee where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
• Once a team scores, the opposing team starts with the Frisbee the next round.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of courts or substitutes, based on class size.    
  • To increase class participation, enforce a rule, in which teams can score after five passes. 
• 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: 
  • Why is defending a cutter important?
  • Would you rather be a defender or the player throwing the frisbee and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Hot Box. In this game, the objective is to defend a cutter and make six complete passes before your team can score into the Hot Box.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• I will decide who will start with the Frisbee first.
• When I say, "GO!" each team will try and make six complete passes to their teammate anywhere inside the boundary cones.
• If you have the Frisbee:
• You can pass it to anyone on your team, except the student that passed it to you.
• You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
• Once your team has made six passes, you are then allowed to go into the middle box.
• A team scores a point if a pass is caught inside the box.
• You must stand three feet away from a student that is passing.
• If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the Frisbee where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
• Once a team scores, the opposing team starts with the Frisbee the next round.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of courts or substitutes, based on class size.   
• 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: 
  • Why is defending a cutter important?
  • Would you rather be a defender or the player throwing the frisbee and why?