BLOCK PLAN - Four lesson Basketball unit
The block plan is an outline of a potential progression for the unit.
Links on block plan go to task/game sheets.  The task/game sheets contain teaching points, organization pointers, diagrams and images or video clips.
Lesson 1
Tactical Problem


 How to score 

Lesson focus: Awareness of how to attack the hoop by means of shooting

Skill focus:  Shooting technique


Introductory task/game


Skill/Concept development tasks/games


Culminating Game: 
 

 
  
Lesson 2
Tactical Problem


Keeping possession of the ball while dribbling 

Lesson focus: maintaining possession while pressure is applied

Skill focus: dribble with the pads of fingers, low body 
position, head up, arm up to protect ball 


Introductory task/game


Skill/Concept development tasks/games


Culminating Game: 

                     3 on 3
              minimum 2 passes 
           dribble across end line
     
Lesson 3
Tactical Problem


                  Another way to score

Lesson focus: Footwork approach for a lay-up

Skill objective: 'Rubber band'  technique and hand positioning.
Introductory task/game


Skill/Concept development tasks/games


Culminating Game: 
 

 
Lesson 4
Tactical Problem


 Positioning to prevent scoring

Lesson focus: Defensive positioning

Skill objective: Defensive Slide.  Low, balanced body position with hands up. 
Introductory task/game


Skill/Concept development tasks/games


Culminating Game: 
 

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