This unit introduces Year 4 students to basketball fundamentals through a carefully structured progression from individual ball control to competitive team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with basketball-specific skills whilst developing tactical awareness and decision-making abilities. Each lesson builds upon previous learning, culminating in students applying their complete skill set in tournament-style games where they demonstrate both technical competence and understanding of fair play principles.
This unit develops Year 4 students' basketball competence by systematically building from individual ball mastery to tactical team play. Through carefully sequenced lessons, students refine core techniques before learning to combine them strategically to outwit opponents. The unit culminates in authentic game play where students apply their developing tactical awareness and technical skills in competitive contexts.
This unit develops Year 4 students as tactical basketball players who understand how individual skills serve team objectives. Rather than teaching skills in isolation, students learn defensive pressure, dribbling, marking, passing, shooting, and footwork through the lens of tactical decision-making. The interweaving of offensive and defensive concepts throughout creates a holistic understanding of how basketball skills work together in competitive situations.
This unit develops Year 4 students' confidence and competence in core basketball skills through a carefully scaffolded approach that moves from individual control to competitive team play. The focus is on building technical foundations whilst developing tactical awareness and decision-making under increasing pressure. Through progressive activities, students experience how mastering fundamental skills enables them to participate successfully in authentic game situations.