Shooting Skills Fun

Lesson Overview

Lesson Number: 9 of 19 in "Bounce, Dribble, Move!"
Year Level: Year 1
Subject: Physical Education
Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
Class Size: 21 students
Curriculum Alignment: Australian Curriculum – Health and Physical Education (HPE)
Strand: Movement and Physical Activity
Sub-Strands:

• Moving Our Body (ACPMP008, ACPMP009): Practise fundamental movement skills and movement sequences
• Learning Through Movement (ACPMP011): Cooperate and follow game rules

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will:

• Understand the basic basketball shooting stance and technique
• Practise shooting with a focus on hand placement, balance, and follow-through
• Engage in fun activities designed to build confidence and shooting accuracy

Equipment Needed

• 7 mini basketballs (1 per 3 students)
• 3 portable basketball hoops (lowered for Year 1 students)
• 15 poly spots or floor markers
• Whiteboard and marker for visual instruction

Lesson Structure

1. Warm-Up (10 minutes) – "Animal Movements"

Objective: Activate muscles and increase heart rate through locomotor movements.

1. Coach Says Game (Like ‘Simon Says’)

   • Teacher calls out different animal movements (e.g. "Coach says hop like a kangaroo!" or "Coach says dribble like an emu!").
   • Encourage expressive movement where students mimic animals bouncing with control.

2. Group Ball Passing

   • Students form groups of three.
   • Each group passes a basketball around in a circle using a bounce pass.
   • Emphasise readiness (hands up) and teamwork.

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2. Explicit Teaching (10 minutes) – "BEEF Technique"

Objective: Introduce the B.E.E.F. shooting technique (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through).

• B – Balance: Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
• E – Eyes: Focus on the basketball hoop.
• E – Elbow: Keep elbow under the ball in an 'L' shape.
• F – Follow-through: Extend arm towards the target, flick the wrist (‘goose neck’ position).

Demonstration & Student Participation

• Teacher demonstrates shooting technique.
• Select a student to model the stance.
• Quick verbal quiz: "Which part of BEEF helps you stay steady?"

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3. Skill Development (20 minutes) – "Shooting Stations"

Objective: Practise correct form through engaging, small-group activities.

Students rotate through three stations, spending 6 minutes at each:

1. "Super Shooter" (Hoop Shooting)

   • Aim: Focus on balance and follow-through.
   • Students take turns using the BEEF technique to shoot from a marker.
   • Modify difficulty by allowing closer/further shots based on skill level.

2. "Popcorn Passing" (Hand-Eye Coordination)

   • Aim: Improve ball handling before shooting.
   • Students gently toss the ball up and catch it with both hands, mimicking the shooting motion.
   • Challenge: Toss, clap once, then catch.

3. "Bullseye Bounce" (Target Practice)

   • Aim: Develop shooting accuracy.
   • Students aim to bounce the ball off a wall or into a hoop-shaped target (e.g. hula hoop on the floor).

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4. Fun Game (15 minutes) – "Shooting Relay"

Objective: Reinforce shooting in a team-based challenge.

• Teams of five take turns shooting from a marker.
• Once a student makes a shot, they retrieve the ball, high-five a teammate, and move to the back of the line.
• The team with the most accurate shots in 3 minutes wins.

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5. Cool Down (5 minutes) – "Shooting Stars Stretch"

Objective: Relax muscles and reflect on the lesson.

• Stretching Routine

  • "Reach for the Stars" (tiptoe arm stretch)
  • "Basketball Hug" (cross-body arm stretch)
  • "Dribbling Toes" (toe touch stretch)

• Reflection (Quick Discussion)

  • "What does BEEF stand for?"
  • "What was your favourite part of today?"
  • "How can we practise our shooting at home?"

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Assessment & Differentiation

Assessment Strategies

✔️ Observation: Teacher monitors students’ shooting form and effort.
✔️ Peer Feedback: Encourage students to remind partners of BEEF technique.
✔️ Exit Question: Before leaving, students must answer "What is one important part of shooting?"

Differentiation Strategies

• For students needing support: Adjust hoop height, allow closer shooting positions.
• For advanced students: Introduce "trick shots" (one-foot balance, eyes closed).

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Teacher Reflection (Post-Lesson)

• What worked well?
• Which students need extra support with their shooting form?
• Did students stay engaged throughout all activities?
• Any modifications needed for next time?

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This structured yet playful lesson ensures Year 1 students develop confidence in basketball shooting while having loads of fun! 🚀🏀