This unit develops Year 5 students' sophisticated basketball skills through defence-first learning, building from individual positioning skills to complex game situations under pressure. The emphasis on defensive awareness and ball control under pressure reflects the maturity level of Year 5 students who can handle tactical thinking alongside technical skill development. The unit strategically develops confidence through mastering defensive positioning before progressing to advanced offensive skills like pivot moves and passing under pressure.
This unit develops Year 5 students into confident basketball players through a systematic progression from individual ball control to sophisticated team play. The focus shifts from mastering fundamental skills under pressure to applying tactical understanding in competitive situations. Through purposeful skill-building and strategic thinking, students develop both technical competence and game intelligence that prepares them for secondary school sport.
This unit develops Year 5 students' basketball skills through a balanced exploration of attacking and defending principles. Students progress from isolated skill development to integrated game play, learning how individual techniques combine to create team success. The unit emphasises tactical thinking alongside physical skill, building students' understanding of how basketball strategies work in competitive situations whilst developing leadership through officiating roles.
This unit transforms Year 5 students into thinking basketball players by systematically building technical skills alongside tactical awareness. Rather than teaching basketball as isolated skills, the progression emphasises decision-making under pressure, moving from individual ball control to complex team dynamics. Students develop both the physical competence and cognitive understanding needed to read the game, make split-second decisions, and work collaboratively within the strategic framework of basketball.