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Front of Introduction Card:
Back: Technique/Teaching Cues

141 FRISBEE
Introduction
Frisbee activities are popular with children and easy to organize. The activities that follow utilize basic throwing and catching skills in easy to manage drills and games.
Objectives
Through these frisbee activities children will:
1.  Engage in ample moderate-to-vigorous activity.
2.  Learn and practice generalizable throwing, catching, and game skills.
3.  Enjoy being physically active
Front of Activity Card:
Back: Teaching Suggestions and Variations
144 NAME OF ACTIVITY: Out for a Pass
GRADE LEVEL: 4-6 FRISBEE
EQUIPMENT: 1 frisbee per pair
SKILLS EMPHASIZED: backhand throw, one hand catch, running
ORGANIZATION:
1.  Students are in pairs.
2.  Pairs are scattered within a large activity area
DESCRIPTION:
1.  The student with frisbee is stationary. The other runs to open space to receive a pass.
2.  After the catch, the thrower runs to catch a return pass. Continue alternating throwing and catching.

 

 

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