FOOTBALL
Proficiency Scale
Based on the National SHAPE America Standards
(Previous EALR 1: Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as
developmentally appropriate.)
GLE: 1.1.1 & 1.2.1
4) In addition to level 3 performance, the student demonstrates in depth inferences
through complex motor skills and applications.
- coaching a team.
- Strategically applying Football Tactics in a game situation
3) I can demonstrate fundamental motor skills that contribute to movement proficiency
as related to Flag Football. (1.1.1)
I can demonstrate an understanding safety rules and procedures in Flag Football. (1.2.1)
2) Student can demonstrate the mechanics of movement as applied to specific motor
skills:
Targets: I can demonstrate:
● Basic Skill Mechanics
o Holding/Proper Grip while running with ball
▪ High and tight
▪ Cover both ends of football
o Throwing
▪ Use the laces, middle or ring finger on first lace
▪ Ball up by ear, body side on
▪ Step with off foot to target, snap wrist on throw, with palm out, and
thumb down
o Catching
▪ Above the waist, create a diamond with index fingers touching, and
thumbs touching
▪ Below the waist, thumbs together
▪ Catch with the eyes: look ball into tuck.
● Basic Vocabulary
o Defense
▪ Rush, flag pull/tackle, pass defense (zone vs. man to man)
o Offense
▪ Run/lateral or pitch, pass, block
● Positions and Roles
o Defense
▪
Defensive backs
● man on man or zone coverage to prevent successful pass
completions or tackle/flag pull receivers running with ball
▪ Lineman
● rush quarterback, defend run/pitch play
o Offense
▪ Quarter Back
● in charge of calling/choosing play
● forward pass to receiver(s)
● lateral/Pitch to running back
▪ Center
● snaps - ball may be snapped/flipped from the side or perform
traditional long snap
▪ Receivers
● run variety of pass routes to receive pass from quarterback and
score touchdown
● pass routes
o Slant
o Hitch/Stop
o Wheel
o Out
o Streak/Go
Understands safety rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities: Individual,
dual/team, and lifetime activities.
● Rules
o Kick-Off
▪ Must throw ball only
▪ Both teams must be respective 10 yard line
▪ Ball must clear half/25 yard line
▪ Ball is not live during Flag Football kick-off, Kicking/Throwing team
must allow receiving team chance to catch or pick up the ball
o Offensive Play
▪ Honor Line of Scrimmage
▪ Offense has 4 downs to score in most situations.
● Modification may include 4 downs to half, (1st down) then 4
more downs to score
▪
Teammates may block a defending player by screening them from the
ball carrier. Excessive contact is not allowed.
▪
Quarterback is not allowed to rush/run with football unless he/she is
rushed/blitzed by a defensive player
▪ Quarterback can pitch or forward pass the football. Hand-offs are not
allowed.
● Modifications may include but are not limited to
o 1 pitch every 4 downs
o Defensive Play
▪ Must honor Line of Scrimmage
▪ One defensive player may rush the quarterback after a 3-5 second
(alligator/Mississippi)
▪ Defensive backs may make a play on the pass in attempt to intercept
● Safety and Communication with other players/teammates
1)
With help, the student can demonstrate partial success of level 2.
Understanding Scale
Level 4: Got it, above and beyond, can teach it
Level 3: State standard, unit goal
Level 2: Each of the learning targets, kid gets a few of them
Level 1: Get it with some help
Level 0: Doesn’t get it
National SHAPE America Standards
Standard 1​: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2​: Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to
movement performance.
Standard 3​: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing
level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4​: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5​: Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.