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American Football and Ultimate Frisbee

Compare the skills, rules and tactics used in non-contact tag American football and ultimate frisbee. Read the scenario, then answer each question. For written responses, use evidence from the scenario or explain your reasoning.

Two games, one team

At a lunchtime sports festival, two mixed teams try both games. In tag American football, the ball carrier is stopped when a defender removes a flag; the team then resets the play. Players may pass the oval ball forwards or backwards, but running with it is also allowed. In ultimate frisbee, the disc is passed between teammates. The thrower must keep a pivot foot planted and cannot run with the disc. A turnover occurs if a pass is dropped, intercepted or goes out of bounds. A point is scored when a player catches the disc in the opposition’s end zone. Ultimate is non-contact, and players are expected to resolve many disputes respectfully through Spirit of the Game.

Read the play

Use the scenario above to answer Questions 1–5.

1.In ultimate frisbee, the thrower catches the disc, plants one foot and looks for a pass. Which action follows the scenario’s rules?

Run towards the end zone while holding the disc
Keep the pivot foot planted and pass to a teammate
Hand the disc to a defender to restart play
Kick the disc forwards

2.A pass in ultimate frisbee is intercepted. What happens next, according to the scenario?

3.Select all skills or behaviours that are important in both games.

Accurate passing
Catching under pressure
Communication and spatial awareness
Making body contact to stop opponents
Supporting teammates

4.Explain one key difference between how a player can advance the ball in tag American football and how a player can advance the disc in ultimate frisbee.

5.A defender removes the ball carrier’s flag in tag American football. What does this signal in the version described?

The ball carrier scores a point
The play is stopped and the team resets
The defender must leave the field
The ball carrier may keep running

Make a tactical decision

Mere’s team has the disc in ultimate frisbee. The opposition is marking the thrower closely, and two teammates are standing still beside defenders. Use your knowledge of space, movement and teamwork.

6.Suggest a movement that could help a teammate become a safe passing option. Explain why it might work.

7.True or false: In ultimate frisbee, catching the disc in the opposition’s end zone can score a point.

TrueFalse

8.A disputed call occurs during an ultimate frisbee game. Name one respectful action players can take that reflects Spirit of the Game.

Reflect and set a goal

Connect your performance and teamwork to hauora: taha tinana (physical wellbeing), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing), taha whānau (social wellbeing) and taha wairua (values, purpose and connection).

9.Choose one hauora dimension and describe how a team-sport moment could support or challenge it. Give a specific example.

10.Write one specific, achievable practice goal for improving a skill in either game. Include what you will practise and how you will know you are improving.

11.A teammate is struggling to catch the disc and is becoming discouraged. Give one practical, encouraging way to support them while keeping the team involved.