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.
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?
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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?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we select the most effective pass to beat defenders and create scoring opportunities?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement without the ball create scoring opportunities for your team?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How do we make smart decisions about when to pass and when to dribble in basketball?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can smart defensive tactics and communication help a team control the game?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can mastering different shooting techniques give us tactical advantages in basketball games?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate excellence in both skills and character during competitive basketball play?
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