Lesson 5 - Shooting Techniques in Play
Strategy: Individual to Team
•Year 6
•Basketball
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How can we combine perfect shooting technique with tactical awareness to create and convert scoring opportunities as a team?
Learning Objectives
- To develop and apply the BEEF shooting technique (Balance, Elbow, Eye, Follow-through) consistently
- To create shooting opportunities through teamwork and tactical positioning
- To evaluate and provide constructive feedback on peers' performance using correct technical language
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate correct BEEF shooting technique in static and dynamic situations
- Students will work collaboratively to create space and scoring opportunities in game situations
- Students will assess peers' performance using appropriate technical vocabulary and offer constructive feedback
Equipment & Resources Required
Check all balls are properly inflated before lesson
Alternative: Size 5 footballs, netballs
Position hoops around activity area for maximum participation
Alternative: Wall targets, netball posts, bins for targets
Use to mark shooting positions and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, spots
Organise into team sets for 6v4 games
Alternative: Team bands, coloured shirts
Place at appropriate height for shooting practice
Alternative: Chalk marks, tape X marks
Ensure battery charged and memory available for peer assessment clips
Alternative: Video camera, observation sheets
Key Vocabulary
Balance, Elbow, Eye, Follow-through - the four key components of shooting technique
A legal blocking move to help a teammate get open
Moving to get away from defenders to receive a pass or take a shot
Having more attacking players than defenders in a situation
Assessing performance using specific basketball terminology and technique points
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic dribbling and ball control skills
- Understanding of passing techniques
- Awareness of court positioning and spacing
Current Skills
- BEEF shooting technique mastery
- Creating shooting opportunities through teamwork
- Technical evaluation and feedback skills
Next Steps
- Advanced shooting under defensive pressure
- Complex offensive plays and set pieces
- Game strategy and tactical coaching
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- BEEF technique is fundamental - Balance, Elbow, Eye, Follow-through must be emphasised throughout
- Peer assessment using technical language develops coaching skills and deeper understanding
- Creating shooting opportunities is as important as shooting technique itself
- Decision-making (pass, shoot, dribble) should be practised under increasing pressure
- 6v4 games teach tactical awareness and numerical advantage/disadvantage concepts
- Self-reflection and honest assessment promote independent learning
- Safety through appropriate defensive pressure - challenge without contact
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking power comes only from arms - teach that legs provide shooting power for distance
- Believing successful shots mean good technique - emphasise technique over outcome initially
- Assuming all feedback should be positive - teach constructive criticism using technical language
- Thinking individual skill is enough - emphasise teamwork in creating opportunities
- Believing faster movement always leads to better play - teach control and decision-making
- Assuming defensive pressure means physical contact - emphasise spatial pressure only
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity segments, frequent position changes, immediate feedback, clear physical boundaries for activities
dyspraxia
- Larger basketballs initially, simplified technique focus (one BEEF element at a time), extra practice time, step-by-step movement breakdowns
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of lesson structure, quiet zones available, consistent routines, advance warning of activity changes
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured basketballs and targets, provide audio cues for shooting technique, partner guidance for spatial awareness
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all techniques, written instruction cards, clear hand signals for game management
physical disability
- Seated shooting variations, modified hoops at appropriate heights, adapted ball sizes, alternative scoring methods
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Technical vocabulary development, giving clear verbal feedback, following complex instructions
Maths
Calculating shooting percentages, measuring distances for different shooting zones, angles of shooting arc
Science
Forces involved in ball trajectory, arc physics, energy transfer in shooting motion
PSHE
Teamwork skills, constructive feedback, self-reflection and honest self-assessment, supporting others' learning
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Position at court edge with clear view of all shooting stations and game areas, move actively between groups
Observation Focus
Watch for BEEF technique application, peer feedback quality, tactical understanding in games, safety compliance
Intervention Points
Step in if technique becomes unsafe, if peer feedback becomes inappropriate, if games become too physical
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate: BEEF technique clearly and slowly, show peer feedback examples, model tactical decision-making in games
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember your BEEF!'
- •'Great follow-through!'
- •'Use your technical words!'
- •'What's your best option here?'
- •'How can you create space?'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m with basketball hoops, clear shooting lanes, adequate ceiling height
Surface Check
Check court surface for wet areas, ensure proper basketball court markings visible
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •All basketballs properly inflated to regulation pressure
- •Basketball hoops securely mounted with no loose parts
- •Coloured bibs clean and appropriate sizes available
- •Wall targets securely attached and at appropriate heights
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes to head or body during shooting practice
- •Collisions during game situations, especially 6v4 games
- •Slips and falls when pivoting or changing direction quickly
- •Overexertion during high-intensity game play
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear shooting lanes established with no students behind targets
- •Defensive contact rules emphasised - no physical contact allowed
- •Progressive skill building from static to dynamic situations
- •Regular water breaks and intensity monitoring
- •Clear boundaries and safe zones established around each game area
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all shooting areas simultaneously
- •Monitor game areas for appropriate contact levels and fair play
- •Pay special attention during crossover warm-up for collision avoidance
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion during games
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required