Lower Grade Basketball Activities

Summary

Children will gain experience with a basketball and proper techniques.

Materials

One basketball for every two children.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge about how to use a basketball properly.

Instructional Procedures

Model the following techniques before asking the students to perform them:

• Self-toss a basketball and catch it before it bounces twice.
• While sitting on the floor, roll a ball back and forth between your partner.
• Count by numbers, months of the year or alphabet.
• Dribble a ball, using your fingerpads, (area underneath fingernails.
• Stand, feet together, and self-roll a ball around your feet.
• Underhand toss a ball to your partner.
• Perform a basic bounce pass to your partner.
• Dribble around your partner.
• Dribble a ball from a kneeling or seated position.
• Toss the ball underhand or overhand toward a target to improve your throwing skills.
• Catch a ball using properly positioned hands.
• Dribble the ball continuously and with control.

Strategies for Diverse Learners

If a student is afraid of catching a ball, have their partner literally hand the ball to them while still showing proper form or use a softer ball.