Grade 5 Physical And Health Education Frisbee – Twohanded Rim Catch Notes
Frisbee — Twohanded Rim Catch
Subject: Physical and Health Education — Topic: Frisbee — Subtopic: Twohanded Rim Catch
Target age: 10 years (Kenyan primary school context). Use on the school field, playground or court.
Specific Learning Outcomes
- PS1: Identify and name the disc, rim and throwing/catching area of a frisbee.
- PS2: Demonstrate the twohanded rim catch with correct hand placement and body position in small drills (5 out of 6 successful catches in practice).
- PS3: Apply safe behaviour when catching (watch the disc, move feet, keep fingers away from face).
- PS4: Work cooperatively in groups to practise throws and catches and play a simple catching game.
Equipment & Setting
- One soft foam or plastic frisbee per small group (2–4 pupils).
- Open space: school field, playground or netball court.
- Cones or markers to set a throwing line (optional).
Key Teaching Points (Simple Cues)
- "Eyes on the disc" — watch it all the way in.
- "Step to the disc" — move your feet to meet the disc.
- "Two hands on the rim" — thumbs and fingers around the edge.
- "Soft hands" — absorb the disc so it does not bounce out.
How to do the Twohanded Rim Catch (Step-by-step)
- Face the thrower and stand a comfortable distance (3–6 metres for beginners).
- Keep your eyes on the disc as it flies toward you.
- Bring both hands up, thumbs on top of the rim and fingers under the rim. Hands form a C shape around the edge.
- Step forward with one foot to meet the disc and gently pull it into your chest.
- Keep poor throws low and safe — do not jump backward.
Simple visual (diagram):
Place thumbs on top, fingers under the rim. Step to meet the disc.
Suggested Learning Experiences (Progression)
- Warm-up (5–7 minutes): Light jogging, side steps, arm circles, and catching a small soft ball in pairs to practise eye–hand coordination.
- Demonstration (3 minutes): Teacher shows twohanded rim catch slowly; explain cues ("eyes", "step", "two hands", "soft").
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Guided practice (10–12 minutes):
- Pairs stand 3–4 m apart. One partner throws short, flat tosses; the other uses twohanded rim catch.
- Start with standing throws (no run-up). Focus on hand placement.
- Switch roles after 4–6 successful catches or 3 minutes.
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Skill drills (10 minutes):
- Drill A: Stationary catch — throw mild backhand or forehand; catcher uses two hands on each catch.
- Drill B: Step-and-catch — catcher moves a step left or right to meet the disc before catching.
- Drill C: Catch-and-pass relay — groups of 3 form a line and pass using twohanded rim catch to a receiver.
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Game (10–12 minutes): "Keep-it-up" or "Team catch":
- Small groups of 4–6 try to complete passes without dropping. Award points for consecutive catches.
- Encourage fair play, call "safe" if close to others, stop play for safety concerns.
- Cool down & reflection (5 minutes): Gentle walking, stretching arms. Pupils discuss: What helped you catch better? How did your team work together?
Safety & Adaptations
- Use soft discs for beginners to avoid injuries.
- Ensure enough space between groups (at least 5 metres) to avoid collisions.
- If space is small, reduce throwing distance and slow the throws.
- Children with reduced reach can use a net or partner to give easy throws at waist height.
Assessment (Simple, age-appropriate)
- Teacher observation checklist: correct hand placement, eyes on disc, step to meet disc, safe behaviour.
- Success target: 5 out of 6 catches in guided practice or improvement from first to last drill.
- Peer feedback: one positive suggestion and one tip to improve for each pupil.
Links to Kenyan Context and Values
- Encourage teamwork and fair play as part of school values.
- Use local school teams or inter-class games to promote healthy competition and physical fitness.
Teacher tip: Demonstrate slowly, give short cues, praise attempts, and keep activities varied and fun.