Skill Game Basketball Activities for KS2

Small group practice where pairs of attackers work together to beat a single defender, developing partnership play, decision-making, and attacking principles

Dynamic activity where two attackers use dribbling and passing to beat one defender

Small group activity where one defender marks two attackers with a ball, focusing on preventing passes

Small group game practicing man-to-man and zone defence in controlled 2v2 situations

Three attackers pass to reach target while one defender applies pressure without contact

Progressive attacking drill developing decision-making between shooting and passing in numerical advantage situations

Practice dodgeball game where teams apply tactical knowledge, establish communication patterns, and prepare for tournament through 3v3 gameplay with observation element

Teams score points by making four consecutive passes, applying movement and teamwork skills

Small-sided attacking game focusing on creating and executing assists to score

Small-sided competitive activity where one attacker tries to lose a defender and receive passes from outside players within a confined square, developing spatial awareness, communication, deceptive movement and defensive positioning

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Team-based challenge combining shooting accuracy with fitness running - shooters aim for target score while runners complete laps

Groups of 5 practice attacking skills to beat a defender in narrow channels using explosive movements

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

A dynamic warm-up game where partners take turns being attacker and defender, developing tracking skills and spatial awareness

Tactical game developing space creation and decision-making skills under defensive pressure

Partner challenge where attacker must dribble past defender to reach target cone using protective techniques

Beat a defender and score past a goalkeeper in a realistic game situation

Small group activity combining dribbling skills with passing and continuous movement in confined spaces

Partner activity combining mobile dribbling with freeze challenges and peer observation skills

Fun dribbling game using DVD player commands to practice ball control in different movement patterns

Small group activity where players have maximum five dribbles before passing, developing ball control and teamwork

Systematic shooting practice from five positions around basketball post

Teams must complete five consecutive passes involving all players before attempting to score