Pass Map: Who Gets the Disc?

A soft-disc Ultimate game in which observers draw a pass map to see who gets the disc and who becomes invisible. After seeing the data, teams set a sharing goal and play again, working on equal participation.

How to play

1. Make 4 teams of 5 for two 30x18 m (33x20 yd) fields plus 5 observers with a sheet listing each player's name.
2. First game (6 min) of Ultimate: no running with the disc, pivoting allowed, stall count of 8, and a point for catching in the end zone.
3. The observer draws a line from thrower to receiver for every completed pass.
4. Pause (4 min): each team studies its map, counts catches per person and spots who barely touched the disc.
5. Second game (6 min): the team sets a goal, such as nobody catching fewer than three passes, and compares the new map.
6. Rotate observers and play a short third game; 4-minute wrap-up on why some teammates get forgotten.

Rules

• No ripping the disc out of anyone's hands.
• The marker stays an arm's length away and doesn't touch the thrower.
• Data is discussed without blaming anyone.
• Safety: watch the disc and the space to avoid collisions when catching.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: observer, or player with an unguarded personal zone.
• Autism or shy students: the team goal includes an agreed signal to call for the disc.
• Highly skilled players: may only throw backhand.

Learning goals

• Use data to analyze each person's participation on the team.
• Take responsibility for including everyone in the game.
• Throw and catch the disc with control in game play.

Equipment for a class of 25

• soft flying discs: 2
• pinnies: 10
• cones: 16
• observation checklists: 10
• pencils: 5

Teacher tip

Print the sheets with a field outline so the map is quick to read. If someone was invisible, talk to the team without singling them out in front of the class.

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