Games: Basketball Skills Basic 4 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note

LEARNING AREA

1. Introductory Activities
2. What is Basketball?
3. Basic Basketball Skills
4. Dribbling and Bouncing
5. Throwing and Catching
6. Passing the Ball

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Know what basketball is.
• Dribble the ball correctly.
• Bounce and catch the ball safely.
• Throw the ball properly.
• Pass the ball to teammates.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Basketball (or rubber ball)

• Basketball court (or open space)

• Cones for marking

• Whistle

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• Water bottles

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD

• Simple demonstration
• Hands-on practice
• Step-by-step teaching

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Primary Physical Education Textbook
• Basic Basketball Guide for Kids

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON

Students can catch and throw a ball safely.

WORD FILE

Basketball, dribble, bounce, throw, catch, pass, ball, skill.

CONTENT

LESSON 1 – WHAT IS BASKETBALL?

WHAT IS BASKETBALL?

Basketball is a fun game where two teams try to put a ball through a high basket to score points.

BASIC BASKETBALL FACTS:

• Played with a round ball
• Two teams play against each other
• Try to put ball in opponent’s basket
• Use hands to control the ball
• Cannot run while holding the ball

BASKETBALL SKILLS WE WILL LEARN:

• Dribbling – bouncing ball while moving
• Bouncing – making ball go up and down
• Throwing – sending ball through the air
• Catching – grabbing the ball safely
• Passing – giving ball to teammate

LESSON 2 – DRIBBLING AND BOUNCING

WHAT IS DRIBBLING?

Dribbling means bouncing the ball with one hand while walking or running.

HOW TO DRIBBLE:

1. Hold ball in one hand
2. Push ball down to ground
3. Let ball bounce back up
4. Catch ball and push down again
5. Keep doing this while moving

DRIBBLING TIPS:

• Use fingertips, not palm
• Keep ball close to body
• Look ahead, not at ball
• Use right hand, then left hand
• Start slowly, then go faster

WHAT IS BOUNCING?

Bouncing is making the ball go up and down in one place.

HOW TO BOUNCE:

1. Hold ball with both hands
2. Push ball down hard
3. Let ball bounce back up
4. Catch ball with both hands
5. Do it again

BOUNCING PRACTICE:

• Bounce 10 times in one spot
• Bounce while counting to 20
• Bounce high, then low
• Bounce with right hand, then left hand

LESSON 3 – THROWING AND CATCHING

WHAT IS THROWING?

Throwing means sending the ball through the air to a target or person.

HOW TO THROW:

1. Hold ball with both hands
2. Bring ball to chest level
3. Step forward with one foot
4. Push ball forward with both hands
5. Follow through with arms

THROWING TIPS:

• Aim at target
• Use both hands for control
• Step toward target
• Keep ball at chest level
• Practice throwing to wall

WHAT IS CATCHING?

Catching means grabbing the ball safely when someone throws it to you.

HOW TO CATCH:

1. Watch the ball coming
2. Put hands out in front
3. Make cup shape with hands
4. Let ball come into hands
5. Pull ball toward body

CATCHING TIPS:

• Keep eyes on ball
• Use both hands
• Bend arms when ball arrives
• Pull ball to chest
• Don’t be afraid of ball

LESSON 4 – PASSING THE BALL

WHAT IS PASSING?

Passing means giving the ball to a teammate by throwing it to them.

TYPES OF PASSES:

CHEST PASS:

1. Hold ball at chest level
2. Step toward teammate
3. Push ball with both hands
4. Ball goes straight to teammate’s chest

BOUNCE PASS:

1. Hold ball at chest level
2. Aim at ground between you and teammate
3. Push ball down to ground
4. Ball bounces up to teammate

OVERHEAD PASS:

1. Hold ball above head with both hands
2. Step forward
3. Throw ball over your head
4. Ball goes to teammate

PASSING RULES:

• Always pass to teammate
• Look before you pass
• Pass quickly but safely
• Don’t pass to opponent
• Help teammate catch ball

LESSON 5 – PRACTICING ALL SKILLS

SKILL PRACTICE ACTIVITIES:

DRIBBLING PRACTICE:

• Dribble in straight line
• Dribble around cones
• Dribble with right hand 10 times
• Dribble with left hand 10 times

BOUNCING PRACTICE:

• Bounce ball 20 times without stopping
• Bounce ball high, then low
• Bounce and clap hands
• Bounce and turn around

THROWING AND CATCHING:

• Throw ball to wall and catch
• Throw ball high and catch
• Partner throwing and catching
• Throw ball into basket (if available)

PASSING PRACTICE:

• Chest pass with partner
• Bounce pass with partner
• Pass ball in circle with friends
• Pass ball while walking

SIMPLE GAMES:

• Keep the Ball Up – don’t let ball touch ground
• Pass and Move – pass ball then run to new spot
• Dribble Tag – dribble while playing tag
• Shooting Practice – try to throw ball in basket

SAFETY RULES:

• Always watch the ball
• Don’t throw ball at people’s faces
• Share the ball with everyone
• Stop when teacher blows whistle
• Drink water when tired

PRESENTATION

1. Teacher shows basketball and explains the game
2. Teacher demonstrates dribbling with one hand
3. Teacher shows proper throwing and catching technique
4. Teacher demonstrates different types of passes
5. Teacher leads students in simple practice activities

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Students practice:

• Dribbling ball 10 times with each hand
• Bouncing ball in one spot 20 times
• Throwing and catching with partner
• Making chest passes to teammates
• Simple basketball games

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Dribble ball 10 times without losing control
• Bounce ball 15 times in one spot
• Catch ball thrown by teacher
• Make chest pass to partner
• Show proper throwing form

LESSON EVALUATION/ASSIGNMENT

Students will:

1. Practice dribbling at home (if they have ball)
2. Practice throwing and catching with family
3. Watch basketball game on TV
4. Tell family about basketball skills learned

WORKBOOK

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST)

1. Basketball is played with a _______ ball. A. Square B. Round
2. _______ means bouncing the ball while moving. A. Catching B. Dribbling
3. When catching, we use _______ hands. A. One B. Both
4. A _______ pass goes straight to teammate’s chest. A. Chest B. Foot
5. We should dribble with our _______, not palm. A. Fingertips B. Whole hand