Aim

 Understand differences between self-space and general space while moving safely through general space

Equipment Required

4 large cones, 1 basketball per student, 1 bean bag per student

 Play Area Set-Up

1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
2. Scatter bean bags throughout the activity area.
3. Balance a basketball on top of each bean bag.
4. Each student standing next to a bean bag and ball.

Activity Description

1. It’s time to play 7 Dribbles. Each basketball is perfectly balanced on a bean bag. When I say, “GO!” pick up the ball next to you and dribble it 7 times.
2. After 7 dribbles, balance the ball back on the bean bag and then move to a new ball to make 7 more dribbles. Continue until you hear the stop signal

 KEY TEACHING POINTS – Dribble with Finger Pads, Waist High, Eyes Alert, Make Quick Looks

 Grade Level Progression

1.  Dribbles do not have to be consecutive. Students can bounce and catch if dribbling is too difficult.
2. Dribbles consecutively with the dominant hand.
3. Alternate dominant and non-dominant hands with each new basketball

Challenges & Modifications

• Add 7 jumping jacks (or other exercises) after each set of dribbles.
• Decrease the number of dribbles/bounces to 1-6.