Skill Development Drills

During this part of the session, the focus will be on enhancing the children's basketball skills through various drills. By setting up stations for shooting, passing, and defense, the aim is to provide a structured and interactive way for the children to improve their abilities on the court.

Each station will have specific activities tailored to the skill being practiced. For shooting, children will work on their technique and accuracy, while passing drills will emphasize communication and teamwork. The defense station will focus on footwork, positioning, and anticipation.

Encourage the children to rotate through the stations, spending an equal amount of time at each to ensure they receive a well-rounded skill development session. Provide positive feedback and constructive guidance to help them learn and grow in their basketball abilities.

Worksheet

Welcome to the Skill Development Drills worksheet for Church Basketball Ministry For Children that is Biblically Based. In this worksheet, you will practice various basketball skills to enhance your game on the court.

Drill Examples:

Example 1: Dribbling - Practice dribbling with your weaker hand for 1 minute.
Example 2: Shooting - Take 10 shots from the free-throw line, aiming to make at least 7 shots.
Example 3: Passing - Partner up with a teammate and practice chest passes back and forth for 2 minutes.
Example 4: Layups - Practice doing layups from both sides of the basket, making 5 layups on each side.
Example 5: Defense - Work on defensive stance and footwork for 3 minutes.
Example 6: Three-Point Shooting - Take 5 shots from the three-point line, aiming to make at least 3 shots.
Example 7: Fast Break Drills - Practice fast breaks with a teammate, focusing on passing and finishing at the basket.

Real-World Problems:

Problem 1: If you make 70% of your free throws and you attempt 10 free throws, how many shots will you make?
Problem 2: If you have a shooting percentage of 50% and you take 20 shots, how many shots will you make?

Answers:

Example 1: Practice dribbling with your weaker hand for 1 minute.

Example 2: Make at least 7 shots out of 10 from the free-throw line.

Example 3: Practice chest passes back and forth with a teammate for 2 minutes.

Example 4: Make 5 layups from both sides of the basket.

Example 5: Work on defensive stance and footwork for 3 minutes.

Example 6: Make at least 3 out of 5 shots from the three-point line.

Example 7: Practice fast breaks with a teammate, focusing on passing and finishing.

Problem 1: You will make 7 shots out of 10 free throws.

Problem 2: You will make 10 shots out of 20 attempted.

Examples

Problem: John has made 8 out of 10 free throws in a basketball game. What is his free-throw shooting percentage?
Answer: John's free-throw shooting percentage is 80%.
Problem: Sarah wants to improve her layup skills. She practices layups for 30 minutes each day. How many total minutes will she have practiced layups in a week?
Answer: Sarah will have practiced layups for 210 minutes in a week.
Problem: The coach wants to divide the team into equal groups for a passing drill. If there are 15 players in total, how many players will be in each group if the coach wants 3 groups?
Answer: Each group will have 5 players.
Problem: In a dribbling drill, Tim dribbles the ball for 5 minutes and covers a distance of 300 feet. What is his average speed in feet per minute?
Answer: Tim's average speed is 60 feet per minute.
Problem: The team needs to raise $500 for new basketballs. If each player sells candy bars for $2 each and they have 10 players, how many candy bars does each player need to sell to reach their goal?
Answer: Each player needs to sell 25 candy bars.
Problem: During a shooting drill, Mary makes 15 out of 20 shots. What is her shooting percentage?
Answer: Mary's shooting percentage is 75%.
Problem: The team is practicing defense and needs to run 8 laps around the court. If one lap is 200 feet, how many total feet will they run in the drill?
Answer: The team will run a total of 1600 feet.
Problem: During a scrimmage, the team scores 48 points in total. If they made 60% of their shots, how many shot attempts did they have in the game?
Answer: The team had 80 shot attempts in the game.
Problem: The coach wants to track each player's improvement in free-throw shooting over a month. If player A starts with a 70% shooting percentage and increases by 5% each week, what will be player A's shooting percentage at the end of the month?
Answer: Player A's shooting percentage will be 85% at the end of the month.
Problem: The team is working on passing drills. If they complete 120 successful passes in 20 minutes, what is their passing rate per minute?
Answer: The passing rate of the team is 6 successful passes per minute.

Step by step guide

Begin each practice session with a prayer to set a positive and spiritual tone for the drills.
Divide the children into smaller groups based on skill level to ensure that each child receives appropriate instruction and challenge.
Start with basic skill development drills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting to build a strong foundation.
Rotate through different stations where each station focuses on a specific skill, allowing children to practice and improve their abilities.
Provide clear demonstrations of each drill before the children attempt it themselves to ensure they understand the proper technique.
Encourage positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to motivate the children and help them improve their skills.
Allow time for each child to practice the drills at their own pace, providing individual attention and support as needed.
End the skill development session with a brief reflection or discussion on how the lessons learned in basketball relate to their faith and Christian values.

Games

Game 1: Bible Verse Dribble Relay
1. Divide the students into two teams and have them line up at one end of the court.
2. Place a cone with a Bible verse written on it at the opposite end of the court.
3. Give each player a basketball and instruct them to dribble to the cone, read the verse, and dribble back to tag the next player.
4. The team that finishes first, with all players successfully completing the relay, wins.
Game 2: Scripture Shooting Challenge
1. Set up various shooting spots around the court, each with a different Bible verse attached.
2. Assign a point value to each spot based on the difficulty of the shot.
3. Players take turns shooting from the different spots while reciting the verse attached to that spot.
4. The player with the most points after all shots are taken wins the challenge.
Game 3: Faithful Free Throw Contest
1. Have each player choose a Bible verse that inspires them or reflects their faith.
2. Players take turns shooting free throws while reciting their chosen verse out loud.
3. Encourage players to focus on their verse and use it as motivation for their shots.
4. The player with the highest percentage of successful free throws combined with accurate recitation of their verse wins the contest.