Progressive Skill Integration
•Year 3
•Basketball
•Pre-positioned around the court perimeter
Alternative: Size 3 footballs, playground balls
Various heights available for differentiation
Alternative: Large hoops, target zones marked with cones
For marking shooting positions and court boundaries
Alternative: Markers, spots
For 3v3 games - 5 of each colour
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
A shooting technique performed with both feet on the ground
The correct form for shooting: ball under control, palm under ball, fingers pointing up
Catching the ball after a missed shot
The basket or target area we aim for when shooting
When our team has possession and is trying to score
The non-shooting hand that guides and balances the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary, following and giving instructions, discussion and evaluation
Measuring shooting distances, calculating shooting percentages, angles of shooting trajectory
Forces involved in shooting (push, gravity), trajectory and parabolic motion
Teamwork, resilience when shots don't succeed, supporting others, fair play
Move between groups during activities, position to see all students during demonstrations
Watch for correct shooting technique, positive teamwork, and appropriate challenge levels
Step in when students struggle with technique, when defensive pressure becomes excessive, or when cooperation breaks down
Use clear, exaggerated movements for shooting technique. Include students in demonstrations to show variety and maintain engagement.
Minimum 15m x 25m indoor space or outdoor court with basketball hoops
Dry, even surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident report if required
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