Hand Skill

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.