Basketball
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our body position and timing to prevent opponents from scoring?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use forward pivot skills to outwit defenders and create scoring opportunities in basketball?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use forward passes to wings to create scoring opportunities as a team?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we maintain accuracy when passing under pressure from defenders?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use positioning and body movement to control space and win possession of the ball?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can mastering the triple threat position make you a more dangerous basketball player?
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