Dribbling- players dribble to keep control of the ball while they look for an opportunity to pass the ball to a teammate or make a shot on the basket. Bouncing the ball off the floor is how to dribble in the game of basketball.

• Dribble the basketball using your fingertips not the palm of your hand.
• Dribble the basketball waist high for better control and you must use your wrist to flick/push the ball down.
• Keep your head and eyes up when you are dribbling.
• Protect the ball with your opposite arm.
• Control the basketball and dribble at your pace.

Drills to improve dribbling:
Objective- the students will learn ball handling skills and the proper dribbling technique. Through a variety of activities, the students will improve ball control and manipulation while dribbling.
 
Dribbling drill #1- Control dribbling drills (5-10 minutes)
• Have each student get a basketball and find a free space. Demonstrate and explain the proper dribbling technique.
• The focus of this drill is to improve ball handling, control and ball manipulation.
   
Dribbling drill #2- Dribbling variations (10 - 12 minutes)
• Demonstrate the different variations of dribbling. Students will each get a ball. They will dribble the ball in the variation that the teacher states. The students will have to listen carefully because the variation will change frequently.
• The focus of this drill is to review ball control and gaining confidence using both the left and right hand to dribble.
   
Lead-up Game- Don’t pop the ball (10 – 12 minutes)

Drills to improve dribbling.
Objective- the students will learn ball handling skills and the proper dribbling technique. Through a variety of activities, the students will improve ball control and manipulation while dribbling.
 
Review Dribbling drill #2- Dribbling variations (5 - 8 minutes)
• Demonstrate the different variations of dribbling. Students will each get a ball. They will dribble the ball in the variation that the teacher states. The students will have to listen carefully because the variation will change frequently.
• The focus of this drill is to review ball control and gaining confidence using both the left and right hand to dribble.
   
Dribbling drill #3- dribbling on the run. (10-15 minutes)
• Have the students get a ball and go to an open space in the gym. On the signal, dribble while moving around the gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve ball control, peripheral vision, and game movement skills.
   
Lead-up Game: Speed dribbling challenges/Circle dribble relay
• Describe and demonstrate the circle dribble relay. The teams will be divided into two even teams.
• The focus of this drill is to improve control dribbling while adding speed. Through relays and games, the students will learn to dribble the ball with speed while maintaining control.

Review Dribbling drill # 2.5 - Heads-up dribbling (5-10 minutes)
• Have the students get a ball and go to an open space in the gym. On the signal, dribble while moving around the gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve ball control, peripheral vision, and game movement skills.

Dribbling drill # 3.5- Dribble knock away/Gotcha (10- 12 minutes)
• Have the students get a ball and go to an open space in the gym. On the signal, dribble while moving around the gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve ball control, peripheral vision, and offense and defense skills.

Lead-up Game- King of the Dribblers (10 – 12 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate King of the Dribblers. The teams will be divided into unlimited teams of three players each.
• The focus of this drill is to improve control dribbling, shielding, and stealing.

Passing/receiving- passing and receiving are skills as important as shooting. When making a good pass, the ball can be advanced into the area of the court where your team has a better chance of scoring. To properly receive the ball, one must have their hands cupped with their hand about five inches apart. The arms should be extended. As the ball makes contact, “give” with the pass. Also, you must watch the ball as it is being passed to you. If you look away, the ball may be fumbled or hurt you.

Drills to improve passing and receiving:
Objective- the students will learn the proper techniques of passing. Additionally, we will address accuracy, visual tracking, and control. Finally, students will also improve their receiving skills.


Passing drill 1.2 Partner passing (10 – 12 minutes)
• Explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the bounce and chest passes.
• The focus of this drill is to improve the bounce and chest pass skills. Additionally, the student will improve the receiving skills and their peripheral vision. Finally, they will gain a deeper understanding of offense and defense and will learn how to cooperate with other students.
   
Passing drill 1.4 Split-vision challenge (10 – 12 minutes)
• Explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the bounce and chest passes.
• The focus of this drill is to improve the bounce and chest pass skills. Additionally, the student will improve the receiving skills and their peripheral vision. Finally, they will gain a deeper understanding of offense and defense and will learn how to cooperate with other students.
   
Lead-up Game- Bull in the Ring (10- 12 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate Bull in the Ring. The teams will be divided into unlimited teams of six to eight players.
• The focus of this drill is to improve passing, receiving, and defensive guarding.

Review Bull in the Ring (5-8 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate Bull in the Ring. The teams will be divided into unlimited teams of six to eight players.
• The focus of this drill is to improve passing, receiving, and defensive guarding.

Passing drill # 1.6 Dribbling with a defender (10 – 12 minutes)
The bounce and the chest pass will be emphasized.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper techniques fro the bounce and chest passes. They can practice against the wall and with partners.
• The focus of this drill is to improve the bounce and chest pass skills. Additionally, the student will improve the receiving skills and their peripheral vision. Finally, they will gain a deeper understanding of offense and defense and will learn how to cooperate with other students.

Lead-up Game Three pass Game (10 – 12 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate three pass game. Divide the class into four even teams. Use half a basketball court for each game.
• The focus of this drill is to improve dribbling, passing, receiving, pivoting and defensive guarding.

Review Three pass game (8 – 10 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate Three pass game. Divide the class into four even teams. Use half a basketball court for each game.
• The focus of this drill is to improve dribbling, passing, receiving, pivoting and defensive guarding.

Drills to improve shooting the jump shot. (10 – 15 minutes)

• Describe and demonstrate the proper techniques of the jump shot. Separate the class into groups according to the number of baskets that you have in your gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting using the jump shot.

Lead-up Game: Hoosiers (15 – 18 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate the game of Hoosiers. Divide the class into groups according to the number of baskets that you have in your gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve passing, receiving, shooting, and rebounding.

Drills to improve shooting- Three-cone shooting (10 – 12 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate the Three-cone shooting drill. Separate the class into groups according to the number of baskets that you have in your gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting using the jump shot.

Drills to improve shooting- Lay-up Practice (10 – 12 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate the lay-ups. Separate the class into groups according to the number of baskets that you have in your gym.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting using lay-ups.

Drills to improve shooting- Combine the two drills (15-18 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate how to combine these drills. Separate the class into groups according to the number of baskets that you have in your gym. Take half of the baskets and set them up for the three-cone shooting and the other half lay-ups. If possible, set up the baskets alternating the two drills.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting using lay-ups and the jump shot.

Lead-up Game: Knock out. (10 – 15 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate knock out. Divide the class into four to six equal teams according to shooting ability.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting, rebounding and shooting under pressure like in a game situation.

Lead-up Game: Three-pass Game with shooting (15 – 20 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate Three pass game. Divide the class into four even teams. Use half a basketball court for each game.
• The focus of this drill is to improve dribbling, passing, receiving, pivoting and defensive guarding. This time include shooting skills into the game.

Review Lead-up Game: Knock out. (8 – 10 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate knock out. Divide the class into four to six equal teams according to shooting ability.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting, rebounding and shooting under pressure like in a game situation.

Lead-up Game: Sideline Basketball (15 -20 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate sideline basketball.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting, rebounding and shooting under pressure like in a game situation.

Test Preparation- Study test questions that will be on the written test. (3 – 5 minutes).

Review Lead-up Game: Sideline Basketball (15 -20 minutes)
• Describe and demonstrate sideline basketball.
• The focus of this drill is to improve shooting, rebounding and shooting under pressure like in a game situation.

Test Preparation: (3 – 5 minutes).
• Study test questions that will be on the written test.

Objectives:
• The students will have an additional opportunity to practice their basketball fundamentals.
• The students will gain a deeper understanding of how these skills will transfer to a game like situation.
• The students will be assessed on their passing, dribbling and shooting skills while they rotate through the stations.

Introduction
• Give the students an overview of the lesson. Explain there will be a variety of basketball stations that they will rotate through.
• Describe and demonstrate the seven different stations making sure to correlate to PDSA.
• Give the expectations of the stations that the students will be assessed on. Stations 1, 2, 4, & 6 will be assessed.

Basketball circuit
• Separate the students into a minimum of five per group.
• Have the students sit responsible at the stations.
• After the assessment has been completed, have the students’ responsibly return the equipment and walk to the next station.
• Continue to assess the students. Give feedback to students during assessment.

Basketball Games: to improve all skills and make a coaching experience to foster learning.
• Divide the class into two even teams. Take those two teams and divide them again. There will be an A group and a B group.
• Have the A group play for four minutes. Have one of the students not playing keep time.
• After four minutes, the teams switch.
• Play using the normal basketball rules and modified school rules.
• While they are playing, assess each student on their game play, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the rules.

Have the students take a written basketball test. Each student will take a test and spread out in the gym. They will use a pencil to take the test. When they are finished, they will return the pencil and take a crayon. They will go back to where they were sitting. When everybody has completed the test, the students will grade their own test. Since they have a crayon, they can’t change the answers. Have them make a check by the questions that they missed. At the top of the paper, they will write down how many they missed. After the class has graded the tests, play basketball games with the remaining time. It usually takes 20 – 25 minutes to complete the test.

Scoring:
• 0 misses = P+
• 1-2 misses = P
• 3 misses = PP
• 4 misses = M
• 5+ misses = U