Tactical Mastery & Techniques
•Year 6
•Basketball
•Check inflation levels, place around court perimeter
Alternative: Rubber playground balls for outdoor courts
Use for marking driving lanes and gates
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
For Illinois agility test timing
Alternative: Smartphone timer apps
For tracking agility test improvements
Alternative: Whiteboard for collective recording
Ensure safe spacing between courts
Alternative: Netball posts or target circles on wall
The action of dribbling aggressively towards the basket to get as close as possible for a high-percentage shot
A ball-handling move where the player dribbles the ball from one hand to the other in front of their body to change direction
Balanced stance with knees bent, weight on balls of feet, ready to move in any direction
A deceptive movement designed to mislead the defender about your intended direction
Explosive movement towards the basket with the ball, using speed and strength
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with basketball terminology, descriptive language for movement analysis, clear communication during peer coaching
Measuring and comparing Illinois test times, calculating improvement percentages, angles of movement during crossover dribbles
Understanding forces during direction changes, momentum and acceleration in driving movements, body systems response to exercise
Resilience when learning new skills, supporting teammates, handling competitive pressure with good sportsmanship
Move actively between groups during practice, central court position during games for maximum visibility
Watch for correct crossover technique, confident driving attempts, and positive teammate interactions
Step in when defensive pressure becomes too aggressive or when students appear frustrated with skill attempts
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing crossover technique. Demonstrate both successful and improved attempts to show progression.
Full basketball court or equivalent 28m x 15m indoor space with adequate ceiling height
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from debris. Check for wet patches from water bottles
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed
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