Ball Handling & Defence
•Year 5
•Basketball
•Check balls are correctly inflated and have good bounce
Alternative: Size 5 footballs or playground balls if basketballs unavailable
Bright colours for visibility, stable base to prevent rolling
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or chalk marks on ground
Two contrasting colours for easy team identification
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts or team bands
Clear boundaries and end zones marked for game activities
Alternative: Playground area marked with cones or chalk lines
A movement where the player steps forward off their pivoting foot to change direction while maintaining ball possession
Landing on both feet simultaneously to establish a strong, balanced position before choosing a pivot foot
A balanced basketball stance where the player is ready to dribble, pass, or shoot
The foot that remains in contact with the ground as the established point of rotation
An illegal move where a player dribbles, stops, then dribbles again
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of rotation during pivoting, counting passes and scores, measuring court distances and areas
Forces and motion in pivot movements, balance and centre of gravity, friction between shoes and court surface
Spatial awareness and positioning, direction and orientation during pivots, mapping court areas and zones
Teamwork and cooperation in group activities, resilience when learning new skills, fair play and rule following
Move between groups during skill practice, position at court edge during games for optimal visibility
Watch for correct pivot foot placement, rule adherence, and safe movement patterns
Step in when pivot rules are violated, unsafe movements occur, or students need technical support
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, demonstrate common mistakes and corrections, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum basketball court size (28m x 15m) or equivalent marked area with clear boundaries
Dry, even surface free from hazards, appropriate for basketball activities and safe pivoting movements
Immediate activity stop, injury assessment, appropriate first aid response, incident documentation
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