KS1/2 Scheme of work for P.

E – Basketball
Developed by Jim Smith

Year group: KS2 YEAR 3-6 – lessons adapted and differentiated in relation to ability and year group.
Length of study: 6 weeks
Focus: Invasion games - Basketball

Unit 3
Section 1: acquiring and developing skills
Section 2: selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas
Section 3: knowledge/understanding of fitness and health
Section 4: evaluating and improving performance

Reference: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20101122132513/http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/phe/phegames1/03q1?view=get

LESSON Objectives Warm up Main lesson Cool down Learning outcomes Equipment/
Assessment
Lesson 1 Perform dribbling Tag related Allow chn 2-3 minutes to experiment with Chn to start Children can dribble Cones, balls,
skills with warm-up game. A the basketball. Have them working in pairs running as fast the ball with accuracy, bibs.
accuracy, modification of in a large area dribbling and passing. This as they can confidence and control
confidence and “stuck in the mud” will allow a period for the coach to assess around the Look for chn
control where the group is at and understand island and as I can stop a ball with with high
where to pitch the lesson. teacher counts basic control (L1) ability to
understand rules down from 10-1 demonstrate.
relating to Dribbling the ball (diamond): split chn up they must get I can stop / catch a ball
dribbling – illegal into four even groups and place a team on slower and with control (L2) Look for chn
dribble, double each corner of the grid. The area should slower until demonstrating
dribble be 20x20 with a diamond in the middle. they are I can control and catch good ABC’s
Two teams go at once with the first walking very a ball with movement
practise a jump person dribbling the ball then moving to slowly. (L3)
stop and bounce the right of the diamond. Repeat for Explain
pass other two teams. Repeat for left-handed importance of
I can control and catch
dribbling. Ensure correct technique when warm down as
a ball & accurately pass
dribbling – using finger tips and not palm chn continue
of hand also check chn are not bouncing grow and get

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KS1/2 Scheme of work for P.E – Basketball
Developed by Jim Smith

the ball to high (waist height is perfect). older.

whilst moving (L4)
Main game: END ZONE dribbling game.
Add two end zones to the area and play I can combine accurate
mini 3v3 games. In order to score a point passing skills /
players must dribble the ball into the end techniques in game (L5)
zone. There is no tackling at this point in
the basketball lessons. If a team scores a
point the ball goes to the other team.

Lesson 2 perform dribbling Warm-up: Activity 1: Dribbling Head catch Children can dribble Cones, bibs,
and passing skills passing around Dribbling in different directions – children cool down and pass the ball with balls
with accuracy, the circle. Chn in all face same direction, each with a game. accuracy, confidence
confidence and a circle basketball. Teacher at front directs which and control Self-assesment
control. attempting to way they move, e.g. forward, backwards, Free-throw how do the chn
pass multiple balls left, right. Start with verbal directions, shooting. I can stop a ball with think they’ve
around in the but move on to non-verbal (actions or basic control (L1) done?
practise shooting same order. laminated cards) so that children have to
skills be watching the teacher and not their I can stop / catch a ball Peer-
ball. Let a pupil give the directions. with control (L2) assessment can
chn become
Activity 2: Chest Pass I can control and catch coaches?
Re-cap the bounce pass and when it might a ball with movement
be used. (L3)
Teach the chest pass – step with dominant
leg, both hands, ‘pop’ the ball, aim at chest
I can control and catch
Practise in pairs
a ball & accurately pass
Play ‘Piggy in the Middle’ in 3s. Children
whilst moving (L4)
choosing most appropriate pass – chest or
bounce – to avoid the defender. Discuss
I can combine accurate
faking a pass. Remind children that they
passing skills /
are not allowed to travel with the ball.
techniques in game (L5)
Reinforce non-contact.
If appropriate, introduce dribbling +

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Developed by Jim Smith

jockeying to give children decision making

opportunities.
Aim to complete 5 accurate passes, and
then swap the person in the middle.

Lesson 3: perform dribbling, Warm-up: re-cap Activity: Shooting Cool down –  Children can dribble, Balls, bibs,
passing and types of pass Split class into two halves, one facing each slow walk and pass and shoot the cones
shooting skills learnt in previous basket. Children dribble down to basket jog in two lines ball with accuracy, Self-assesment
with accuracy, lesson (chest and shoot. Teaching points: bend knees, include tip toe confidence and how do the chn
confidence and pass, bounce pass, aim for above the ring into the square and walking and control think they’ve
control. overhead pass). it should go in, follow through with arm(s) dynamic  done?
Use 4 balls and Practise dribble – jump stop – shoot. stretching.  I can take part in
chn must pass and Challenge children in their two teams – sending and receiving Peer-
move around the how many baskets can each team score in (L1) assessment can
area. two minutes?  I can take part in chn become
opposed conditioned coaches?
GAME: if two hoops available play mini 3v3 games (L2)
games regular rotation of teams. If only  I can move with a ball
one hoop available have one hoop and one (L3)
end zone and rotate every time a team  I can move with a ball
scores. Could use just one basket and tell in opposed situations
teams to dribble past half way to re-start (L4)
game.

Lesson 4 practise pivoting Foxes and Afl: are you allowed to move with the ball Dynamic  Children can dribble, Balls, bibs,
rabbits. in basketball? If so when? Are there stretching pass and shoot the cones
perform dribbling, Select two foxes times when you cannot move? head catch ball with accuracy, Self-assesment
passing and to be on and game. confidence and how do the chn
shooting skills rabbits each have Introduce the idea of pivoting. Explain control think they’ve
with accuracy, a bib tucked into that once you have stopped bouncing the  I can take part in done?
confidence and shorts. If tail is ball you are not allowed to bounce it again sending and receiving
control. grabbed rabbit (double dribble). And you must either pass (L1) Peer-
becomes a fox. to a team mate or “pivot” what do chn  I can take part in assessment can
think “PIVOTING” is? Check opposed conditioned chn become
understanding here. Allow chn to practice. games (L2) coaches?

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 I can move with a ball

Mini Game 3v2 (L3)
Team in possession must try to complete 5  I can move with a ball
accurate passes within the area without in opposed situations
being intercepted. Try to include at least (L4)
one of each pass (bounce, chest,
overhead).
If an interception occurs or the ball
leaves the area, the opposite team gains
possession.
If the team with 3 players complete 5
accurate passes, 1 team member and
possession switches.

Lesson 5 perform dribbling, Pirate ship warm Activity 1: Hot Potatoes Dynamic  Children can dribble, Balls, bibs,
passing and up game – Passing game to improve speed and stretches bring pass and shoot the cones
shooting skills adapted for use accuracy. pulse rate down ball with accuracy,
with accuracy, in basketball. 3 teams of approx 10 players, each team confidence and Self-assess
confidence and Area 20x20 chn with an equal number of balls. control how did they
control. must follow Aim is to pass balls from start to end zone do in golf?
coaches as fast as possible. Children will need to  I can take part in What was the
instructions when pass accurately and pivot to aim the shot. sending and receiving best way to
dribbling the ball. Repeat but setting a new ball off after (L1) strike the ball?
the previous ball reaches a certain point,  I can take part in What did they
e.g. the 5th person. opposed conditioned need to
games (L2) remember
 when striking
the ball?
I can move with a ball
(L3)

I can move with a ball

in opposed situations
(L4)

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Developed by Jim Smith

Lesson 6 perform dribbling, Pulse-raising Mini-tournament Dynamic  I can take part in Balls, bibs,
passing and warm up game Split chn into teams and play mini games. stretches bring sending and receiving cones
shooting skills Ensure teams are evenly split and don’t pulse rate down (L1)
with accuracy, allow chn to steal ball yet. Chn can  I can take part in Check for
confidence and “jockey” dribbler but cannot snatch ball. opposed conditioned misconceptions.
control in a game Defence can still intercept or block. games (L2) Year 6 and
situation.  possibly 5
could run warm
I can move with a ball ups, score or
(L3) officiate
games.
 I can move with a ball
in opposed situations
(L4)

TEACHER NOTES:

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