iRubric: Grade 9 Turns rubric

Swimmer approaches the wall either from standing or from horizontal.

Swimmer approaches the wall while swimming freestyle, but begins the turn either too late or too soon.

Swimmer approaches the wall while swimming freestyle, then begins the turn about half a foot from the wall.

Swimmer approaches the wall while swimming freestyle stroke, then begins turn in a fluid motion with their hands at their sides about half a foot from the wall.

Swimmer is unable to place feet on the wall in order to push off.

Swimmer places feet either too high or too low on the wall, making them either push into the bottom or immediately come to the surface.

Swimmer places feet appropriately about halfway down the wall and pushes off to streamline underwater.

Swimmer places feet in appropriate position, and pushes off the wall on their side then rolls to their front in streamline position.