5. Students consistently apply effective skills (e.g. stick handling, shooting, passing, etc.) with few, if any, observable errors in technique. Students can consistently and effectively use offensive skills in the presence of defensive pressure. Students can apply effective strategic play, maintain proper spacing and make decisions to effectively adjust game situations. Students apply rules, and terminology without hesitation or observable errors. Students demonstrate fair play and appropriate competitive behavior. Students participate energetically & safely.
4. Students apply effective skills with errors in technique. Students are inconsistent in defending and/or using offensive skills in the presence of defensive pressure. Students seem hesitant or indecisive when reacting to game situations. Students apply major rules of the game but make minor errors. Students participate energetically & safely demonstrating self-control, fair play & respect for others.
3. Students perform skills showing some elements of correct technique, but application is ineffective and inconsistent. Students can use some offensive and defensive skills appropriately, but show little evidence of effective contribution to team offense or defense. Students participate safely; demonstrating self control & fair play, but are inconsistent in energy.
2. Students attempt skills but technique is not yet sufficient, resulting in consistently ineffective performance. Students need reminders and assistance from others to become involved in team strategy. Students demonstrate incorrect application of rules and rely on others to play correctly. Students lack self-control and often need reminders and encouragement to participate safely and on a fair and energetic manner.
1. Students show little or no effort to attempt skills, resulting in consistently ineffective performance. Students do not contribute to offense or defense. Students show little to no effort and do not participate in a safe and fair manner.