This unit develops Year 3 students' basketball skills through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball mastery to collaborative game play. The pedagogical approach emphasises understanding the 'why' behind each skill - connecting dribbling, passing, and shooting to tactical purposes like maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities. Through progressive challenge and authentic game contexts, students develop both technical competence and tactical awareness.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Dribbling and Ball Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we keep control of the ball while moving to maintain possession and beat defenders?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop basic dribbling technique with fingertips and strong wrists
  • To understand when, where and why to dribble in basketball

Lesson 2

Passing and Receiving
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use accurate passing and movement to keep possession and outwit our opponents?

Key Objectives:

  • Develop chest pass and bounce pass techniques with increasing accuracy
  • Understand when and where to pass to maintain possession of the ball

Lesson 3

Dribbling & Passing Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we combine passing and dribbling to outsmart defenders and keep possession of the ball?

Key Objectives:

  • To combine dribbling and passing skills to maintain possession under pressure
  • To understand and apply the 'triple threat' concept in game situations

Lesson 4

Passing, Moving and Dribbling
45 min

Big Question:

How can we combine passing, moving and dribbling to keep possession and score in basketball?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop accurate passing and receiving skills under pressure
  • To understand when to pass or dribble based on game situations

Lesson 5

Shooting Technique and Application
1h

Big Question:

How can we use shooting technique and teamwork to create successful scoring opportunities in basketball?

Key Objectives:

  • To understand and apply correct shooting technique in basketball
  • To create shooting opportunities through effective passing, moving and dribbling

Lesson 6

Basketball Tournament Application
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply our basketball skills to compete successfully and fairly in a tournament setting?

Key Objectives:

  • Apply passing, moving and dribbling skills in competitive game situations
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration during tournament play