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Basketball Skills Development

Oliver, Isla and Talia are practising basketball in the safe, open activity area beside a volcano observatory. Work through each challenge. If you practise the skills, use a clear space, follow your teacher’s safety directions and take turns.

Read the court plan

The team’s practice court has three stations. Follow the plan for the questions below.

Station 1 Cone weave Dribble around cones with control.

Station 2 Passing gate Pass accurately through a wide gate to a partner.

Station 3 Shooting spot Take balanced shots towards the hoop.

1.At Station 1, which part of your hand should guide the ball as you dribble?
  • Your fingertips and finger pads
  • The flat palm only
  • Your knuckles
  • The back of your hand
2.Oliver is weaving between cones. Name two ways he can keep the dribble controlled and protect the ball.
3.Isla is making a chest pass through the passing gate. Select the set of two actions that help make a good chest pass.
  • Step towards the target and aim the pass at the receiver’s chest; finish with thumbs pointing down and fingers pointing towards the target
  • Keep both feet still and throw only with the arms; throw the ball high above the receiver’s head
  • Step towards the target and aim the pass at the receiver’s chest; keep both feet still and throw only with the arms
  • Finish with thumbs pointing down and fingers pointing towards the target; throw the ball high above the receiver’s head
4.Talia’s partner is closely guarded. Which pass is likely to be harder for the defender to intercept, and why?
5.At the shooting spot, choose the best set of cues for a balanced shot.
  • Feet balanced, eyes on the target, shooting hand under the ball, follow through
  • Feet together, eyes on the ball, push the ball with both palms
  • Lean backwards, look at your hands, stop your arms at release
  • Turn away from the hoop and throw over your shoulder
6.The team records 6 successful passes out of 8 tries at Station 2. What fraction of the passes were successful?
7.A defender blocks the direct path to the hoop. Name one safe basketball skill the attacker could use to find space, and explain how it helps.
8.True or false: When dribbling, it is helpful to look up sometimes so you can see teammates and defenders.
TrueFalse
9.Match each practice goal to the skill it develops.
  • Keep the ball under control while changing direction
  • Send the ball accurately to a teammate
  • Aim at the hoop with a balanced follow-through
  • Passing
  • Shooting
  • Dribbling
10.Write one specific practice goal for your next basketball session. Include a skill and something you can count or measure.

3 printable pages

  • Basketball Skills Development, page 1 of 3: Read the court plan

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  • Basketball Skills Development, page 2 of 3: 3. Isla is making a chest pass through the passing gate. Select the set of two actions

    Page 2

  • Basketball Skills Development, page 3 of 3: 7. A defender blocks the direct path to the hoop. Name one safe basketball skill the

    Page 3

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