Basketball
•Year 3
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental skills of basketball through a progressive journey from individual ball mastery to team-based tactical play. The emphasis is on building confidence with ball handling whilst developing spatial awareness, decision-making, and cooperative play. Through carefully sequenced skill development, students learn not just techniques but when and why to use them in game situations.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I use my hands and body to keep control of the ball whilst moving?
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Lesson 2
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How can we use our body to protect the ball and keep possession from defenders?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How do we choose the right pass to get the ball to our teammates safely?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the jump stop and pivot make you a better basketball player?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our body movement and teamwork to outsmart defenders and create scoring opportunities?
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Lesson 6
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How can good defending skills help your team control the game and create scoring opportunities?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can mastering the BEEF technique help me become a more accurate shooter in basketball?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we apply all our basketball skills and sportsmanship in a competitive tournament?
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