5. Students consistently apply effective skills (e.g. passing/receiving, pass defending, de-flagging,pass patterns, etc.) with few, if any, observable errors in technique. Students can consistently and effectively use offensive skills in the presence of defensive pressure. Students use effective strategic play, maintain proper spacing, and make decisive decisions to effectively adjust to game situations. Students transition smoothly between offensive and defensive roles, and apply rules and use proper terminology without hesitation. Students demonstrate fair play and appropriate behavior (e.g.coopoerating w/other players, making correct calls). Students participate energetically and safely, demonstrating self-control and respect for a positive and safe experience of others.
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, conventions of play and terminology correctly, but make minor errors and/or seek confirmation from others. Students participate energetically and safely, demonstrating self-control, fair play and 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 and respect for others, 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 consistently demonstrate incorrect application of rules, terminology and scoring. Students rely on others to play correctly. Students lack control at times and/or need reminders and encouragement.
1. Students show little or no effort to attempt skills, resulting in consistently ineffective performance. Students do not contribute to offense or defense. Students Lack control and demonstrate poor energy.