Accuracy Event: Seven Positions in Front of the Frame

An adaptation of the accuracy event from disc competitions: students throw from seven different positions, fanned out at several distances, trying to put the disc through a 1.5 x 1.5 m frame. Each student records their hits, calculates their percentage and sets a goal for the next session.

How to play

1. Set up three frames with two poles and two ropes each, and seven cones around each frame at 13, 22 and 31 steps (4 min).
2. Explain the format: four throws from each position, any throw type, and a partner counts the hits (2 min).
3. Practice round: two throws from the closest position to adjust (3 min).
4. Official round in groups of five per frame; while one throws, one counts, one collects discs behind the frame and two wait (12 min).
5. Calculate the hit percentage by distance on the sheet and set a personal goal for next time (4 min).

Rules

• The collector goes behind the frame only after the thrower has finished all four throws.
• Frames are placed at least 65 feet apart side to side.
• Poles are planted or held with solid bases so the wind does not knock them over.
• Throw only at your assigned frame.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: throws from the close positions, and their percentage is compared only with their own scores.
• Visual impairment: the collector claps from the center of the frame before each throw as a reference.
• Autism: always follows the same sequence of positions, marked with numbers on the cones.

Learning goals

• Improve throwing accuracy at different distances.
• Record and analyze personal performance with percentages.
• Set realistic, personal improvement goals.

Equipment for a class of 25

• flying discs: 15
• poles: 12
• ropes: 6
• cones: 21
• worksheets: 15

Teacher tip

The percentage sheet works as a pre- and post-test for the unit. If it is windy, reposition the frames so everyone throws with the same wind.

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