Basketball
•Year 4
•8 Lessons
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.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I use dribbling skills to maintain possession and move towards my target effectively?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use my body as a shield to keep possession of the ball when under pressure?
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Lesson 3
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How can we choose the right pass to beat defenders and keep possession?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can jump stops and pivots help us become more effective basketball players?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our body movement to create space and help our team score?
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Lesson 6
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How can we become like basketball defenders who can stay with their opponents and help our team win the ball back?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can I use proper shooting technique to become more accurate and make better decisions in basketball?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we use all our basketball skills together to play fair and exciting games in a tournament?
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