Basketball Free-Throw Data Sheet

Year 13 Health and Physical Education — Baseline Data Collection

Name:

Date:

Partner/Observer:

WALT & Success Criteria

We Are Learning To (WALT): Understand the importance of collecting baseline data for skill assessment in basketball free-throw shooting.

Success Criteria — I can:

Identify key metrics relevant to free-throw shots (accuracy, consistency, number of attempts).

Accurately record my baseline performance data during the activity.

Reflect on my performance and set a personal improvement goal.

Instructions

Complete two sets of 10 free-throw attempts. For each set, record the number of successful shots, the time taken, and any notes on your technique or conditions. Your partner should observe and verify your data. Be honest — this is your baseline, and it is the starting point for your improvement journey!

Part 1: Performance Data Recording

Set 1

1. Number of attempts: ______ Successful shots: ______ / 10 Time taken (seconds): ______

2. Technique notes — describe your stance, release, and follow-through:

3. Conditions or factors that may have affected your performance (e.g., fatigue, distractions, court surface):

Set 2

4. Number of attempts: ______ Successful shots: ______ / 10 Time taken (seconds): ______

5. Technique notes — describe any changes you made compared to Set 1:

6. Combined total successful shots (Set 1 + Set 2): ______ / 20 Overall accuracy %: ______%

💡 Extension: If time allows, record a third set after a short sprint or physical exertion. Note how fatigue affects your accuracy and rhythm below.

Extension — Set 3 (after exertion): Successful shots: ______ / 10 Notes:

Part 2: Reflection & Goal Setting

7. What does your baseline data tell you about your current free-throw accuracy and consistency?

8. Which aspect of your technique do you feel needs the most improvement? Circle one:

Stance and balance

Arm and elbow alignment

Release point and arc

Follow-through

Consistency of rhythm between shots

9. Write a SMART personal goal for improving your free-throw performance over this unit. Include what you want to achieve and by when:

10. How will you use this baseline data to track your progress in future lessons?

Write a short reflection (3–5 sentences) based on your baseline results. Describe what surprised you, what you are proud of, and one specific strategy you will focus on to improve. Bring this to the next lesson.

💡 Extension: Research one biomechanical principle (e.g., angle of release, centre of gravity) that influences free-throw accuracy. Note how you could apply this to your technique in the next session.