Basketball - 4 v 2

By Smart Coach
Part of Year 3-5 - Lesson 2 - Dribbling

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Author: Smart Coach
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In this game there is one team of attackers, made up of 4 students and another team, the defenders, who have 2 students. The attackers start with the ball at one end of the playing area and try to score a point, by passing the basketball (no dribbling) amongst their team and land the basketball in a hoola hoop at the other end of the playing area. The defenders are trying to stop the attackers from scoring and if they manage to steal the ball, then the defenders will get a point for their team. If the defenders steal the ball OR if the attackers score a basket, one of the defenders will dribble the ball back and place it on the ground at the starting spot. When the coach blows the whistle the two defenders will swap and become attackers. One more round will be completed so that each student has had a turn at being both the attackers and defenders.

If there is time at the end you can add in dribbling for the attacking team. The coach can limit the amount of bounces an attacking player does with the ball (x3 -5 bounces) so they then have to pass and utilise team mates that are moving into space. 

Modifications

Only allow passing with no dribbling. Add or take away dribbles allowed.

Special Needs Modifications

Use a softer ball that is easier to catch.


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