SDPD – Shoot, Dribble, Pass, Dribble

SDPD – Shoot, Dribble, Pass, Dribble

by | Jun 11, 2020 | Sports

Aim

  • Use the cues for shooting and give shots a high rainbow arc.
  • Remember and recite the cues.

Equipment Required

1 spot marker per student, 1 basketball per 2 students, a 2 ft high object

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Place half of the spots on the perimeter of the activity area. Scatter half of the spots inside the activity area.
  2. Set rubber penguins up in front of 2 spots as “challenge defenders.”
  3. Pair students, one student at an inside spot with a basketball, the other at a perimeter spot

Activity Description

  1. It’s for a speed challenge that will test all of your basketball skills. You and your partner will try to score as many baskets as you can in 2 minutes.
  2. When I say, “GO!” players next to the inside spots will use proper shooting form and shoot to the spot in front of them. After shooting, dribble to your partner on the perimeter and make an accurate bounce pass and switch positions. While waiting, perimeter players mirror the actions of offensive players.
  3. As soon as the pass is made, dribble to a new inside spot for another shot. Continue until you hear the stop signal.
  4. 2ft high objects are set up at a couple of spots as challenge defenders. Be sure to shoot over the top of the defender!

KEY TEACHING POINTS – Square Up to Target, Ball in Pizza Platter Position, Bend Knees, Extend Up, Snap Wrist, Wave-Goodbye Follow Through

 Grade Level Progression

  1. Play the activity as it is written above.
  2. Add obstacles like cones to general space for students to dribble around.
  3. Add students as passive “defenders” 1 pace in front of each spot. Offensive players must shoot up and over the defenders’ heads

 

Passing Triathlon

Passing Triathlon

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Sports

Aim

Experience and develop passing to the partner and catching/receiving skills.

Equipment Required

4 large cones, 1 basketball per 2 students

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  2. Pair students, scattered throughout the area with a ball.

Activity Description

  1. We’re going to work on our passing skills with an instant activity called Passing Triathlon.
  2. As soon as you come into the activity area, get a partner and 1 basketball. Complete the following events: 10 chest passes, 10 bounce passes, 20 alternating bounce/chest passes (i.e., partner 1 – bounce pass, partner 2 – bounce pass, partner 1 – chest pass, partner 2 – chest pass, etc.).
  3. If you make an error and drop a pass, restart from where you left off.
  4. When you’re finished, put the ball on the floor and both partners hold the plank position until the stop signal.

KEY TEACHING POINTS – Passing: Thumbs Behind Ball, Fingers Apart on Sides, Step to Target, Push with Both Hands; Catching: Show Hands with Thumbs Together, Watch the ball into Hands, Catch with Soft Hands

 Grade Level Progression

 1: Play the activity as it is written above.

2: Continuous play. When finished, students take a step back and start again.

3: Students shuffle in a circle, facing each other, passing as they move.

Challenges & Modifications

  • Add an overhead pass as a Triathlon event.
  • Students complete three sets of bounce passes.

 

 

 

Dribble tag

Dribble tag

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Sports

Aim

  •  Move into open space and away from potential taggers while keeping control of the dribble.
  • Understand offensive and defensives strategies for Dribble Tag.

Equipment Required

4 large cones, 1 basketball per student

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  2. Students scattered throughout the area in self-space with a ball.

Activity Description

  1. It’s time to dribble in traffic and under pressure with a game of Dribble Tag.
  2. Everyone is “it.” The object is to dribble around the activity area without losing control of your ball. At the same time, you’ll try to knock other players’ basketballs away from them and out of bounds.
  3. There are three ways to get tagged: 1) your ball is knocked out of bounds; 2) you dribble out of bounds; 3) you touch or bump another player.
  4. If you’re tagged, take your ball out of bounds on the perimeter and complete 3 right-hand dribbles, 3 left-hand dribbles, and 3 crossovers. Then re-enter the game

KEY TEACHING POINTS – Soft Knees, Finger Pads, Top of the Ball, Eye Over the Ball and Alert

 Grade Level Progression

  1. Play the activity as it is written above.
  2. Introduce a signal for changing dribbling hands.
  3. Introduce a signal for changing speeds.

Challenges & Modifications

  • Add more challenging fitness tasks for players working to re-enter the game.
  • Only 2 or 3 students are “it” and act as defenders while dribblers concentrate on ball handling.

 

knuckle collectors

knuckle collectors

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Sports

Aim

  • Maintain control on body and basketball while dribbling

Equipment Required

14 large cones, 1 basketball per 2 students, 1 spot marker per 2 students

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  2. Scatter spot markers throughout the area.
  3. Pair students, scattered throughout the area.
  4. One student on a spot and the other with a ball.

Activity Description

  1. Now that you’ve taken your driver’s test, it’s time for a speed challenge.
  2. When I say, “GO!” players with a ball will dribble from spot to spot, collecting knuckle-bumps from the other players who are standing on spots. You must continue your dribble while you collect knuckles. Freeze when you hear the stop signal.
  3. You’ll have 2 minutes to collect as many knuckles as you can and then we’ll switch. How many total knuckles can you and your partner collect before the stop signal?

KEY TEACHING POINTS – Soft Knees, Finger Pads, Top of the Ball, Eye Over the Ball and Alert

 Grade Level Progression

  1.  Play the activity as it is written above.
  2. Introduce a signal for changing dribbling hands and/or speed.
  3. Choose 1 or 2 students to act as defenders, working to force dribbling errors by adding defensive pressure.

Challenges & Modifications

  • Add a pass. Students make a bounce pass to classmates standing on spots before collecting a knuckle bump.
  • Allow students to pick up their dribble while collecting knuckle bumps.

 

Hand Skill

Hand Skill

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Sports

Aim

  • Demonstrate dribble with both right and left hands, using the skill cues learned
  • Discover challenges faced when dribbling with my non-dominant hand

Equipment Required

4 large cones, 1 basketball per student

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  2. Students scattered throughout the area in self-space with a ball.

Activity Description

  1. We’re going to work on our ball-handling skills with a series of dribbling exercises. I’ll demonstrate the exercise and then you’ll practice it. When you hear the stop signal, place the basketball between your feet, and watch me for the next demonstration.
  2. Dribbling Exercises:
  3. 3-high dribbles, 3-low dribbles, switch hands and repeat
  4. Continuous crossovers
  5. Dribble right hand – travel and touch 2 walls, dribble left hand – travel and touch 2 walls
  6. Sit and dribble right hand, sit and dribble left hand

 KEY TEACHING POINTS – Soft Knees, Finger Pads, Top of the Ball, Eye Over the Ball and Alert

Grade Level Progression

  1. Students complete each challenge with both right and left hands.
  2. Students complete each challenge with a signal for changing speeds.
  3. Students create skill drills and challenge classmates to match their performances.

Challenges & Modifications

  • Prompt students to learn new challenges at home by watching dribbling instructional videos on YouTube. Each student will then come in and teach the class what they’ve learned.
  • Focus on controlling the ball with the dominant hand only.
Dribble Triathlon

Dribble Triathlon

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Sports

Aim

Dribble the basketball using the skills cues/skill cards

Equipment Required

4 large cones, 1 basketball per student

 Play Area Set-Up

  1. Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  2. Students scattered throughout the area in self-space with a ball.

Activity Description

  1. We’re going to start working on our dribbling skills with an instant activity called Dribble Triathlon.
  2. As soon as you come into the activity area, get a basketball and complete the following events: 33 right-hand dribbles, 33 left-hand dribbles, 33 crossover dribbles.
  3. If you make an error while you’re dribbling, start from where you left off.
  4. When you’re finished, do arm curls using your basketball as a weight

 KEY TEACHING POINTS – Soft Knees, Finger Pads, Top of the Ball, Eye Over the Ball and Alert

 Grade Level Progression

  1. The instructional focus is on deliberate practice, reciting skill cues when appropriate.
  2. Focus on skill refinement and control. Students demonstrate cues with a few reminders.
  3. Add a walk or jog to the routine with students dribbling in general space

Challenges & Modifications

  • Students with mature dribbling skills can now work on speed with accuracy. How fast can they dribble while keeping complete control of the ball?
  • Students complete all 3 sets with the preferred hand

 

 

 

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