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Overhand Throwing Rubric for assessing an overhand throw Rubric Code: C4X3B2 By jhendrix Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Physical Ed., Fitness Type: (Other) Grade Levels: K-5

Overhand Throwing
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Arm	Poor The arm is positioned parallel to the ground, elbow only flexed slightly. The arm does not cross the mid-line of the body.	Fair The arm is positioned above head, using a flinging action to propel object. Elbow only flexed slightly. Arm crosses the mid-line of the body.	Good The elbow is flexed and the arm goes above the head. The arm finishes by crossing the mid-line of the body.
Trunk	Poor The trunk does not rotate. The body faces the target during the entire motion.	Fair The trunk rotates 15 to 30 degrees with the motion of the arm during the throw.	Good The trunk rotates 45 degrees with the motion of the arm during the throw.
Feet	Poor The feet are planted and do not leave the ground during the throw. The feet are also facing the target during the overhand throw.	Fair The feet are facing the target. Contra-lateral step toward the target with the motion of the overhand throw.	Good The feet are facing a 45 degree angle from the target. Feet are not planted the entire time. Contra-lateral step during the motion of the overhand throw.