Main Game Basketball Activities for Year 5

Partner-based activity where players take turns attacking and defending in individual goal areas

Small-sided game where attackers try to score while defenders focus on winning rebounds to gain points

Small-sided game where attackers use passing and dribbling to reach shooting positions against one defender

Small-sided basketball game where teams score by dribbling into end zones with peer refereeing

Small-sided hockey game where students apply all learned dribbling skills in a competitive 3v3 format with man-to-man marking system and bully off restarts

Competitive game where 4 attackers work together to score against 2 defenders using passing and dribbling skills

Small-sided invasion game where 4 attackers work together to maintain possession and hit a central target while 2 defenders try to intercept

Modified basketball game giving defensive advantage to practice blocking in game situations

Modified basketball game focusing on decision-making and shooting application with possession restart rule

Teams score points by making four consecutive passes, applying movement and teamwork skills

Progressive small-sided games developing from 2v1 to 3v3, focusing on shooting decisions and defensive positioning

Structured game applying defensive strategies in competitive attacking and defending phases

Circuit-style activity where students rotate through different equipment stations (hoops, hurdles, cones) practicing specific balance movements including jumping, leaping and hopping with controlled landings

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Small-sided teams apply protective dribbling skills in games where scoring involves placing the ball on target lines

Structured tournament format with rotating teams and student referees

Fast-paced competitive team game where numbered players race to ball in centre and compete 1v1 to score, combining reaction speed, ball control, and attacking/defending skills

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Fast-paced basketball game where teams have limited time to score, with instant role reversals when possession changes

Full basketball game with wing position requirements to reinforce forward passing and tactical positioning

Teams compete to steal opponent's cones by working together to get the ball to the cone line

Strategic game where teams score by placing ball in corner hoops while using direction changes

Dynamic warm-up game where players use dribbling skills to rescue frozen teammates

Modified basketball game where teams score by passing to teammates on the end line, emphasising passing, movement, and tactical play