Ball Games: Basketball – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Second Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

What is Basketball?

Basketball is a game where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball through a high hoop (basket).

Basketball Equipment

• Basketball – orange ball with lines

• Basketball court – rectangular playing area

• Hoops – metal rings with nets, 10 feet high

• Backboard – board behind the hoop

• Sports clothes and proper shoes

Basic Basketball Rules

• 5 players per team on court
• Dribble ball while moving (bounce it)
• No running with ball without dribbling
• Score by throwing ball through hoop
• 2 points for regular shots, 3 points for far shots

Basic Basketball Skills

• Dribbling – bouncing ball with one hand
• Shooting – throwing ball toward basket
• Passing – giving ball to teammate
• Catching – receiving ball safely
• Running – moving around the court

Benefits of Basketball

• Makes you taller and stronger
• Improves jumping ability
• Teaches teamwork
• Good exercise for whole body
• Develops quick thinking

Exercise 3: Basketball Practice!

1. Practice dribbling a ball (or pretend)
2. Try shooting into an imaginary basket
3. How many players are on each team? _______
4. Can you run with the ball without dribbling? _______

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Mini Basketball: Use a soft ball and practice gentle shooting motions toward a target.

Teacher’s Notes: ___________