Skill Mastery & Tactics
Basketball
•Year 6
•8 Lessons
This comprehensive unit develops Year 6 students into confident basketball players who can execute skills under pressure whilst making intelligent tactical decisions. The focus shifts from isolated skill practice to dynamic game application, emphasising decision-making, teamwork, and competitive excellence. Through progressive challenges, students learn to read the game, adapt their play, and demonstrate both technical proficiency and sporting character in competitive situations.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use basketball dribbling skills whilst following the rules to keep possession under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to dribble the ball abiding by the double dribble and travelling rules
- • To demonstrate increasing control when dribbling under pressure
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use my body and positioning to keep possession of the ball when defenders are trying to steal it?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop protective dribbling skills against defensive pressure
- • To apply basketball rules consistently in game situations
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we select the most effective pass to beat defenders and create scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop decision-making skills when selecting appropriate passes under defensive pressure
- • To execute chest and bounce passes accurately in game situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement without the ball create scoring opportunities for your team?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate effective movement into space to support teammates
- • To use changes of pace and direction to lose defenders
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How do we make smart decisions about when to pass and when to dribble in basketball?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop decision-making skills in basketball attack situations
- • To understand when to pass and when to dribble based on game context
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can smart defensive tactics and communication help a team control the game?
Key Objectives:
- • To track an opponent effectively using slide defence techniques
- • To create and implement defensive tactics to win possession
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can mastering different shooting techniques give us tactical advantages in basketball games?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform a set shot with correct technique and balance
- • To execute a jump shot with proper timing and follow-through
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate excellence in both skills and character during competitive basketball play?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply the rules and tactics learnt to play in a basketball tournament
- • To demonstrate good sportsmanship and character during competitive play