Attack & Defence Tactics
Basketball
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we combine dribbling and passing skills to create successful attacking opportunities in basketball?
Key Objectives:
- • Recap and refine dribbling and passing skills from Year 4
- • Combine passing and dribbling to maintain possession and create attacks
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can effective marking prevent opponents from creating attacking opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop knowledge and understanding of defending through marking techniques
- • To apply basic defending tactics using man-to-man marking in game situations
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we develop accurate shooting technique and create successful scoring opportunities in basketball?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop correct shooting technique with balanced stance and hand positioning
- • Apply shooting skills under pressure in game situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we combine refined attacking skills with fair play to create exciting basketball games?
Key Objectives:
- • To refine attacking skills of passing, dribbling and shooting in basketball
- • To develop understanding of basketball rules and officiating responsibilities
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we regain possession quickly and turn defence into attack to score points?
Key Objectives:
- • To refine defending (marking) skills applying appropriate defending tactics during a game
- • To develop understanding that once possession is regained, players become attackers
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we apply all our basketball skills in competitive games while being fair and supportive teammates?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply refined passing, dribbling and shooting skills in competitive tournament games
- • Demonstrate understanding of attacking and defensive tactics in game situations