Strategic Play & Team Dynamics
Basketball
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we keep control and possession of the ball when dribbling in basketball?
Key Objectives:
- • To refine dribbling technique to maintain control and possession of the ball
- • To apply dribbling skills under pressure to beat an opponent
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use accurate passing and movement to keep possession and win basketball games?
Key Objectives:
- • To refine bounce pass and chest pass technique for maximum accuracy
- • To develop movement skills to create and find space when receiving passes
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine passing and dribbling to outwit opponents and create scoring opportunities in basketball?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate passing techniques in game situations
- • To improve dribbling skills while creating space away from defenders
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we combine our basketball skills to create the perfect scoring opportunity?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply prior learning of passing and dribbling skills in attack situations
- • To understand when and where to shoot effectively in basketball
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our body position and movement to prevent our opponents from scoring?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand the concept of marking and its importance in defending
- • To develop the ability to mark an opponent without making contact
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How do we win a game of basketball by combining all our skills together?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply understanding of passing, moving and dribbling to score points in competitive games
- • Work collaboratively in teams to develop successful attacking strategies