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Basketball Fun & Skills

Lesson Plan

Basketball Fun & Skills

Group Activity with Basketball

This lesson plan engages 9-10 year olds in a fun and active basketball group activity. The focus is on developing teamwork, coordination, and basic basketball skills through game-based learning. This lesson is important as it promotes physical activity, enhances social skills, and builds confidence in young learners.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Basketballs (1 per group), Cones for marking boundaries, Whistle, and Scoreboard or paper for scorekeeping

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and introduce the lesson's objective: to have fun while learning basketball skills.
  • Conduct a quick warm-up: jogging in place, arm circles, and leg stretches.
  • Explain the importance of teamwork and communication in basketball.

Step 2

Main Activity: Basketball Relay & Shooting Game

40 mins

  • Divide students into small groups, each with a basketball.
  • Set up a relay course using cones.
  • Explain the rules: each team member dribbles the ball through the course and passes it to the next player.
  • After the relay, organize a shooting game: set up a shooting line and have each student take turns shooting from a designated spot.
  • Award points for successful shots and encourage cheering and support among team members.
  • Keep track of scores and celebrate all teams for their effort.

Step 3

Cool-Down & Reflection

10 mins

  • Lead students in a cool-down with deep breathing and gentle stretching.
  • Gather students for a brief discussion on what they learned and enjoyed.
  • Highlight the importance of teamwork and how they can apply these skills in other areas.
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