TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn the proper shooting form.
IMPORTANCE
Using the proper shooting form is important because you are more likely to score against your opponent and score more points in a game.
VOCABULARY
Shoot: project the ball towards the basket.
When shooting, it is important to:
1. Bend your knees with your shooting foot slightly forward.
2. Place your shooting hand on top of the ball and your non-shooting hand on the side.
3. Make an "L" with your shooting arm.
PRACTICE
- Move onto Group Game – Curry Shoot Around.
KNOCKOUT
TIME
20-30 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
2-20 students per basket
EQUIPMENT
2 basketballs per group
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Knockout. Your goal is to use proper shooting form to make a shot before the person behind you does.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Before the game begins, form a single file line behind the free throw line.
- The first two students will receive the basketballs.
- When I say, "GO!" the first person in line will begin to shoot.
- Once the person in front of you has shot, you may begin to shoot.
- Your first shot must always be from the free throw line.
- If you do not make your first shot, keep shooting from anywhere inside the boundary lines.
- If you make a basket before the person behind you does, you are safe. You must give your ball to the next person in line and go to the end of the line.
- If the person behind you makes a basket before you do, you are eliminated.
- You cannot bump or knock another student’s ball out of the way.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: You can bump or knock another student’s ball out of the way.
Game 3: Full Court Version – Have students start on the end line and dribble all the way down the court the opposite free throw line. Once the student has shot from the free throw line, the next student can go.
Exit Ticket: Students shoot the ball before putting the ball away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach
- Depending on class size, use more than one hoop and divide students into multiple groups – competitive and non-competitive.
- ELL Accommodations
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Model skills in a small group.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Reflection
- Name one of the three steps to having good shooting form.
- What is one goal you could set that would improve your shooting form?
CURRY SHOOT AROUND
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
2-10 students per basket
EQUIPMENT
1 basketball ball per 2 students
20 dots per game
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Curry Shoot Around. Your goal is to use proper shooting form to sink as many shots, like Steph Curry, around the court as you can with your teammate.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into teams of two.
- Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the ball first.
- When I say, "GO!" you may try shooting from any dot on the court.
- Once you have shot, your teammate will rebound the ball.
- If both teammates make the shot from the dot, then they get to pick up and keep the dot.
- We will begin a new game once there are no more dots on the court.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. See how many dots your team can collect.
Game 2: Once you pick up a dot, your team is allowed to put the dot wherever you choose.
Exit Ticket: Students shoot the ball before putting the ball away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach
- Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
- ELL Accommodations
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Model skills in a small group.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Reflection
- Name one of the three steps to having good shooting form.
- What is one goal you could set that would improve your shooting form?
RINGER
TIME
10-20 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
2-20 students per basket
EQUIPMENT
1 basketball ball per student
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ringer. Your goal is to get all of your teammates onto the court by shooting a basket using proper shooting form.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams.
- You must select two people from your team to start off as the ringers.
- The rest of your team will stand behind the end line.
- When I say, "GO!" the ringers will shoot from anywhere on the court on their side.
- If they make a shot, one student from behind the end line can come and join them.
- We will begin a new game once one team has all their team members on the court.
- New ringers will be chosen each game.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. Teacher gives a number to each student. This will determine the order students can come onto the court.
Game 2: Use a boy/girl order to determine the order students can come onto the court. Have the students that are waiting at the end line perform a task (i.e. hold a plank, wall sit, jumping jacks, etc.).
Game 3: Use height (shortest to tallest) to determine the order students can come onto the court.
Exit Ticket: Students shoot the ball before putting the ball away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach
- Depending on class size, increase the number of ringers needed to start off each game.
- If not all students are participating when shooting, enforce a “shooting order” students must shoot in.
- ELL Accommodations
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Model skills in a small group.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Reflection
- Name one of the three steps to having good shooting form.
- What is one goal you could set that would improve your shooting form?