Basketball
•Year 7
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 7 students to basketball through a progressive mastery approach, building from individual ball-handling skills to tactical team play. The emphasis on the triple threat position as a foundational concept connects all technical skills whilst developing students' ability to use precise technical language for peer assessment. Through purposeful progression from isolated skills to tournament application, students develop both competence and confidence in basketball.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering the triple threat position unlock all basketball possibilities?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use technical language to help others improve their basketball passing skills?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can mastering advanced dribbling techniques help you become an unstoppable offensive player?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the lay-up technique transform your basketball scoring ability and team success?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can mastering triple threat position and screen & roll techniques give your team a tactical advantage in basketball?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use movement skills to outsmart my opponent in basketball?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use peer assessment to improve our basketball skills and become better coaches for each other?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we combine all our basketball skills to compete effectively and demonstrate excellent sportsmanship in tournament play?
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