Introductory Info:

 Teacher name:

 Unit name: Basketball 

 Grade level:6-8th

Unit Objective: At conclusion of this twelve day unit student will:

1. Demonstrate an increased ability in right and left handed dribbling, as well as ball control while in place, walking, jogging, and at sprint.

2. Be able to identify the following types of passing; bounce pass, chest pass,  overhead pass, push pass, outlet pass, and the no look pass. Not only will they be able to identify these, but they will be capable of performing each pass as well.

3. Be able identify the following shots; mid-range, lay-up, three-point, and free-throw. In addition to being able to identify these shots, they will be able to demonstrate, to the best of their ability, these different shots.

4. Have a basic understanding of the rules of basketball to the point of being able to participate and follow the rules in a game format. 

Schedule: - Calendar format

Lesson Plans:

 Day 1

Warm up

 - Dribble basketball from one end line to the other on a basketball court 10 times, at half to three quarter speed.

-Dynamic stretching, walking lunges, sideway lunges, high knees, power skip, defensive shuffle, backwards run, and sprinting.

Day 2

Warm up

Review Day 1 Dribbling Techniques

-Dynamic stretching, walking lunges, sideway lunges, high knees, power skip, defensive shuffle, backwards run, and sprinting.

  Activity:

• Each student gets a ball and will stand foul line extended while teacher stands on the baseline.  The students will mimic the teacher as they run the drill
• Warm up hands and arms by smacking the ball back and forth in hands
• Tap the ball between fingertips (Experienced move the ball above head and slowly move to the feet and back)
• Move the ball in a circular motion around your head, passing the ball from one hand to the next, then around your waist and then around your knees (experienced move the ball in a pattern and move head to waist to feet to waist back to head)

 Teacher will go up the line for a spot check technique.  Experienced players should be going between their legs in both big and little circles.

 Activity

Dribble Capture the Flag (with Medic):  Students will play capture the flag but must dribble to move.  If they are tagged they stop and dribble in place until a medic comes and taps them.

 IF more beginners in a class:  Beginners are the only ones who can capture the flag and the Advanced kids are the medics

 IF more evenly distributed, split the team into half beginner and half experienced.  There will be two flags to capture only a beginner player can get the beginner flag and only an experienced player can get the experienced flag.  Team chooses its own medic.

Day 3-Kristen Davis

Starts, stops, and turns

Warm up (5 min)

All students with a ball, dribble two laps with left hand and two laps with right hand to get heart rate up. Have students keep balls and get in lines of 4 on the baseline putting balls between their feet.

Ask students questions to review the following skills (2-5 min): 

Review dribbling cues head up

• eyes forward
• use finger tips

Review triple threat teaching cues:

• Knees bent/work low to be quicker
• Toe to instep stagger of feet
• Ball in shooting pocket
• Head above midpoint

 Introduce Direct Drive/Crossover teaching cues:

• start in triple threat
• long low explosion step
• direct line to the basket
• go right -dribble right hand, go left - dribble left hand

Activity (Fundamental Lines): (20 min)

Having students start from triple threat on the baseline have first person in line make a direct drive using two to three dribbles to end at the free-throw line. Leaving left foot down as pivot and dribbling with right hand. Everyone else in line should be in triple threat stance and copy the first step (direct drive) only and then end back in triple threat. As the first person stops at the free-throw line have everyone check their triple threat stance. Reviewing teaching cues: Knees bent/work low to be quicker, Toe to instep stagger of feet, Ball in shooting pocket, Head above midpoint. Blowing whistle first person will make a direct drive move using two to three dribbles to get to the half court line. While simultaneously the second person in line will head to the free-throw line and the last two in line will copy in line again. As students are dribbling call out the points they should be emphasizing on their direct drives. We continue this with the first student heading to the other free-throw line and ending at the baseline. Students behind them in line will follow. As students reach the far baseline they will continue to copy in line down there as well. This will allow for maximum repetition and involvement. I use the whistle to cue students to go from each point. Teacher should be observing students and constantly communicating what details they want students focusing on. Once everyone has arrive at the baseline have them repeat the drill heading back down the court the other way.

Have students repeat this activity still using their left foot as the pivot foot but dribble with their left hand. This will require them to use a crossover dribble. It important to stress they still want to keep their first step in a direct line to the basket or ending point for this drill. Have students go down to the baseline and back stopping at free-throw lines and half court. Use your whistle to cue them to go.

Before the third time students repeat this activity introduce the teaching cues for a turn or pivot; Stay low and at one level, Leave pivot foot down, stay on balance. Have students complete two front turns at each stopping point this will keep them going the same direction down the court. They should be waiting for your cues to go and your cue to make each turn. It is important that you are constantly giving verbal cues/reminders to keep them focusing on the details of each skill. An example of this third round would be:

• We are going to do direct drives, leaving our left foot down and dribbling with our right hand.
• We will do front turns at each of our spots
• As students are going I will call out things such as:

           Remember to take a Long low first step, Keep your eyes up, check your balance when you stop, are you staying at one level when we pivot?

• These verbal cues are helping students to self evaluate, while I am evaluating them through observation as well.
• When students reach the first baseline, change the directions; Have them do a crossover and rear turn/ reverse pivot.

 Evaluation activity: (10 min)

 one- on- one cutthroat

• Put students in groups of 4 at each basket with one ball
• Offensive player at the free-throw line/ defensive player and everyone else in line under basket
• Defensive players bounces ball out to offensive player and they play one on one.
• Offensive player is working on catching the ball in triple threat. Using a crossover or direct drive correctly. Give player two dribble max to score.
• If you score you stay and new defensive player comes out
• Teacher should be monitoring hoops observing students carryover of skills from the drill to the game.

Resources:

Debbie Roueche, Former University of Idaho Women's Basketball Assistant

Day 4 - Jonathan Smith

Passing and Catching

Objective: SWBAT: pass to a team mate using a chest pass, two handed bounce pass, two handed overhead pass, and catching.

Materials: - dots to put on wall, enough basketballs 1 for each student, gym or outdoor court.

Warm-up 5 mintues: Jog around the gym while dribbling a ball - 5 laps, stretching arms, legs, back, torso

Lesson:

Whole group instruction: Catching a basketball - Demonstrate then practice during stations (5 minutes)

1. Start with arms outstretched to catch the ball

2. Catch the ball with fingertips, not the palm of the hand.

3. When catching the ball, move your hands inward toward your body and "give" with the ball.

Passing: distribute students evenly among the stations (28 minutes)

Set up stations for each type of pass.  Students will rotate from station to station 7 mintutes at each station (28 minutes).

Station 1: Chest pass - Students will pair up and practice the chest pass 

1. Place your hands behind the ball.  Your hands should be close to each other behind the ball.  They likely won't be touching, but within a few inches of each other.
2. Get your feet into position.  When you do a chest pass in basketball, you will need to step into the pass.  Get your feet ready with the proper support, ready and able to step into the pass.

Station 2: Bounce Pass with a partner

1. Face your teammate and create at least a 10 foot space between you and your teammate. You'll need enough space to do a bounce pass.
2. Hold the basketball at mid-chest level with both hands on either side of the basketball and push the ball towards the ground at the midpoint between you and your teammate and step into the pass with your strong foot forward all in one fluid motion. For one handed bounce passes, hold the basketball with either hand at a 90 degree angle away from your body and release the ball towards the floor at the midpoint between you and your teammate.
3. Finish the pass with your palms facing out at a 45 degree angle towards the floor. Having the correct form is essential in order to do a bounce pass effectively.

Station 3: Overhead Pass - students will pair up

1. Hold the basketball over your head with two hands. This is exactly the same as throwing a soccer ball. 

2. Step into the pass.

Station 4: Push Pass  - with a partner

1. Hold ball chest high.

2.Spread your fingers on each side with thumbs directly behind, but a bit toward the top of the ball and pointing toward one another. Keep elbows close in.

3.The force of the ball is provided with a quick snap of your wrist, fingers and elbows. You should move forward with your body  crouched a bit.

4. Step forward with your passing-hand-side foot and push off with your non-passing-hand-side foot. You can use a direct or bounce pass. Direct pass should reach receiver between the waist and shoulders and bounce pass should hit the floor about two thirds of the way to receiver and arrive between the knees and waist.

Wrap - up - Timed drills with a partner - switch partners each drill -  1 minute - best score doesn't have to do a lap

1. Chest pass

2. 2 handed bounce pass

3. 2 handed overhead pass

4. Push pass

Resources:

Brian Neese - http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-do-chest-pass-basketball.html

http://www.basketball-plays-and-tips.com/basketball-passing.htm

Day 5- more passing

Line Basketball

1) Divide the class into two lines of players facing each other.  The students facing each other are partners. The two lines should be 10 feet apart from each other.

2) Number each player in each line.  The partner in the opposite line should have the same number.  

3) Place two basketballs in between the lines

4) The teacher will call out a number and type of pass to be used.

5)  Those two players must race to the 2 basketballs in front of the two lines of players

6) Once the ball is retrieved, pass the ball to each player down the line.. Should pass down the line going towards opposite hoops.

7) Once the student reaches the end of the line, they should attempt to make a basket from the outside of the key. If the basket is missed, the student is to continue attempting to complete the shot until one is made. The first player to score a basket gets one point for their team.

8) After the basket is made, the basketballs are to be returned to the starting point.  The next number and pass to be used is called out.

Instructional Cues:

Head up; Keep Control; Eye Contact

Resources:

Dr. Timothy Sawicki, http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/pe/linebasketball.htm

Review two handed chest pass.

Chest pass cues:

-Head up

-Upright Posture

-Hands on either side of the ball with fingers spread evenly

-Push ball out from chest to extend the arms

-Step toward your target while rotating hands inward as arms extend

-Snap wrists so the outsides of the hands touch in front of the passer

-if done correctly the ball will have significant backspin

Passing Drills

-Step and Pass drill (two lines)

-Diagonal Pass drill (two lines)

Passing game

-Play a freeze game of basketball. Ball handler cannot move while in possession of the ball. Players must advance the ball using only chest passes.

Day 6- Shooting

Basketball plan

• Instruction on shooting. Form shooting is to be done close to the basket then gradually moving out when confidence builds. One good method to use is BEEF. BEEF is simply an acronym that is used to remind basketball players of the fundamentals of shooting a basketball.

     o   "B" is for Balance - Remember, feet shoulder width apart with the foot of the hand you shoot with slightly forward. Your shooting hand is behind the ball and your other hand is towards the side of the ball. Knees are slightly bent. That is balance!

     o   "E" is for Eyes - You have to look at what you are shooting at. Some kids look at the front of the rim. Some look at the back. Some look at the middle. Where they look is not as important as fixing your eyes on that spot and leaving them there.

      o   "E" is for Elbow - Try to teach kids to keep that elbow under the ball. This creates a ball that can sit on the pads of the fingers even if the non-shooting hand is not present.

      o   "F" is for Follow Through - Follow through will be used in every sport you will ever play in. Your arm is extended and your wrist is bent forward, this is how a follow through when shooting a basketball should look like.

• Spinach- it’s called spinach because no one likes to do it but it’s good for developmental shooting skills.
  • Step one student stands right in front of the hoop with the ball. Position one involves student stands with feet shoulder width apart facing the hoop holding the ball straight out in front of his body with the shooting hand.  The nonshooting hand faces the side of the ball, with only the fingers touching it.                
  • Step two involves the student bending their legs and bringing the ball up in a shooting pocket, this should make a box formed by the arm and hand.
  • Step three involves a straightening of the legs with a high follow through placing the ball right above the rim.
  • Split into baskets has three people going at one time from left right and center of the hoop. Have students practice all three steps 10 from each spot, 30 total. Share balls if necessary.
  • After students feel comfortable scoot back one step at a time not getting to far away.
  • Partner shooting- ball and a partner spread out to all hoops. When shooter shoots he gets his own rebound and passes to the next guy. After he passes he finds a spot while his partner gets his own rebound and passes to him.
  • When dribbling to a spot to shoot move toward the hoop. This is used to get around a defender and create a better shot. Moving to shoot is important because you don’t always just catch and shoot moving with the ball then shooting is a vital skill.
    • Catch and shoot.
    • One dribble right shoot
    • One dribble left shoot
    • Two dribbles right shoot
    • Two dribbles left shoot
    • Free throws

free throws should be done the same way every time with a rhythm. i like to use this saying "One-two-down-up-throw"

Shoot two and rotate observe what others may be doing wrong in there shot. the free throw process is as described below

• One is a dribble
• Two is a dribble
• Down is bending legs in loading the power of a the shot
• Up is bringing up the hands in the shooting pocket.
• Through is the straitening of the legs and the push with a follow through.

Closing recap of what we have learned.

Day 7- more shooting

- Groups of three, play P.I.G-Groups of three play around the world.  There are 10 spots on the floor that make a circle, you need to make a shot from each spot on the floor to win

Day 8 

Plan: Review of skills

Warmup

Jog one lap around gym;Side shuffles;High knees;lunges

Dribbling (10 min)

Divide students into 3 groups. Set cones up to form three obstacle courses. Student is to demonstrate proper ball handing and dribbling skills as manuvers through cones. 

 Passing (10)

In pairs students will work on bounce, chest, overhead, push, and no look passes. 

Shooting (10 min) Knock out

Demonstrate shooting skills and shooting a basketball under pressure by playing a game of Knock Out. 

Divide students into two groups. Each group at one basket forming one line.  The first two players of each line are given a basketball.  1st student shoots the ball.  If they make it they pass their basketball to next in line and then proceed to the back of the line.  If they miss, then they need to continue attempting to make the basket.  Once first shooter misses the basket, the second shooter attempts to make the basket.  If the second shooter makes the basket first they "knock out" shooter one.  "If knocked out, the student is to go to a side basket and work on dribbling and shooting skills to stay active." Game continues until time elapses or one player remains.  If their is time remaining, reform line and begin playing again. 

Day 9-Boxing Out

One player will take the ball within 15 feet of the basket with a teamate facing them in a defensive position. The offensive player will shoot the ball and the defender will challange the shot, then turn and gets the shooter on their back. This prevents the shooter form getting into rebound position. After 5 shots the players switch positions and the shooter now becomes the defender.

Day 10

Day 11 Kristen Davis

SWABT: Demonstrate carryover of fundamentals taught in previous lessons while playing basketball 3 on 3 half court.

Materials:

30 basketballs, Jerseys, hoops

 Warm-up 7 minutes

Pac man- everyone has a ball, 10 kids have jerseys on and are the ghosts. They cannot run and must dribble staying on any lines on gym floor while chasing everyone else who is the Pac mans. The Pac mans have balls as well, they can run but have to stay on the lines of the gym floor. When touched Pac mans go grab a jersey and become a ghost as well until there is only 1 Pac man left.

 Teaching Cues:

-         Catch ball and end dribble in triple threat

-         Passing- bounce, chest, overhead

-         Blocking out- contact with player, push back  

 Activity-3 on 3 half court (Queen of Court)

1. Put students in teams of 3. With 2 teams at each basket around the gym with one ball.
2.  To help students focus on carrying over fundamentals they have previously learned put the following rules on the game.
   1. 2 dribble max by a person  (practice starting and stopping dribbles with jump stops and triple threat
   2. At least 2 people must touch the ball on a team before you score. (passing)
   3. Offensive boards are worth 1 point.(emphasizes blocking out)
3. Have students play for 3 minutes and then winners rotate clockwise around the gym and losers counter clock wise. This should naturally create more competitive or even match ups.
4. Teacher should be wondering around gym observing students application of the basic skills taught throughout the unit. Stopping groups to give pointers. At the 3 minute breaks teacher should be re-emphasizing fundamentals they are looking for.

Wrap up- Review with students what fundamentals they thought they did well in the scrimmages and what ones they felt they needed more practice. While talking with students have them do some cool down stretching.   

Day 12 Basketball Unit Test

1. On a drawn diagram of a basketball court, label the sideline, baseline, half court, 3 point line, the top of the key, the paint/lane, and the free throw line. Each part is worth 2 points

Fill in the blank 2 points each

1. A player can dribble continuously with the ball from one end of the court to the other (true or false)______________ answer: false

2. How many points is a basket worth shot from behind the three point line?____________answer: three

3. When on offense and you have the ball, what are the two moving violations that can occur?______________________

answer: traveling and double dribble

4. While performing a right handed lay up, what foot should you jump off of?___________ answer: left

5. Unlimited substitutions are allowed during game play (true or false)?_____________ answer: true

6. The standard height of a basketball goal is ___________ feet. answer: 10

7. A basketball game starts with a ______________. answer: jumpball

8. In what year was the game of basketball invented?_____________ answer: 1891

9. Name three types of basketball pass (1 pt. each): ________   ________   ________: push pass, bounce pass, chest pass, overhead pass, outlet pass, no look pass

Total points available is 33 points

Rules: As provided by Brain Sather

Court dimensions:

• Basket: 10 feet high
• Free Throw line: 15 feet from front of backboard
• Court: 94 feet by 50 feet
• 3 point line: 19'9" from center of basket.

Officials Elastic Power: Referee shall have power to make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the rules.

Types of violations: Floor, personal, technical.

Shooting and non-shooting fouls: A player gets 2 shots when fouled attempting to shoot a shot that fails. If the player who is fouled in the act of shooting makes the shot the basket counts and the player gets 1 shot. All other fouls are non-shooting fouls. If a team fouls more than 6 times in a half the other team gets the opportunity for 1-and-1foul shots for each foul. In this case, if the first free throw is made the player gets a chance to make a second. If either free-throw is unsuccessful, play resumes from the miss. If a team fouls 10 or more times in a half, the other teams gets 2 free throws for each foul.

Back court: No offensive player may take the ball back across the half court line once they have crossed it.

Double dribble: Player may not dribble second time unless

1. Try for field goal
2. Bat by opponent
3. Pass or fumble touched by another player

Traveling: Moving feet in excess to prescribed limits. Generally 2 ½ steps.

Art. 2. A player who catches the ball with both feet on the playing court

may pivot, using either foot. When one foot is lifted, the other is the pivot

foot.

Art. 3. A player who catches the ball while moving or dribbling may stop

and establish a pivot foot as follows:

a. When both feet are off the playing court and the player lands:

1. Simultaneously on both feet, either may be the pivot foot;

2. On one foot followed by the other, the first foot to touch shall be

the pivot foot;

3. On one foot, the player may jump off that foot and simultaneously

land on both; neither foot can be the pivot foot.

b. When one foot is on the playing court:

1. That foot shall be the pivot foot when the other foot touches in

a step;

2. The player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on

both; neither foot can then be the pivot foot.

Art. 4. After coming to a stop and establishing the pivot foot:

a. The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the playing court,

before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal;

b. The pivot foot shall not be lifted before the ball is released to start a

dribble.

(NCAA rulebook, 2002)

Palming: Allowing the ball to temporarily rest in the hand of the dribbler or bringing the hand below the equator of the ball while dribbling.

Three second rule: An offensive player may not stand in the key for over 3 seconds.

Free throw lane violation: Entering the designated area of the key before the ball leaves the free throw shooters hand. The shooter or anyone outside of the 3 point line may not enter until the ball touches the rim.

Charging: Illegal movement by an offensive player with the ball when he makes contact with a defensive player in legal guarding position.

Blocking: Legal guarding position on player with ball

• Must have both feet on floor
• Torso must face opponent
• No time and distance are required
• If opponent is airborne guard must have established legal position before opponent left floor

Screen: Legal action delays or prevents opponent from reaching desired position.

• Not required to face any direction
• May not initiate contact
• Illegal to lean or extend hips

Holding or pushing: Legal use of arms and hands

1. Arms extended vertically
2. Legal to hit hand when attempt to steal or block shot.
3. May absorb to protect from charge
4. May not use to force through screen
5. May not extend to side during rebounding
6. Holding is illegal

Evaluations and Procedures:

References:

Debbie Roueche-Former University of Idaho assistant basketball Coach

Steve Davis-Chiawana High School Girls basketball Coach