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Which subject	Physical education
What topic	Basketball
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
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Lesson Plan: Basketball

Subject: Physical Education
Grade: 7
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Basketball

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand basic rules and terminology associated with basketball.
• Demonstrate fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, and shooting.
• Engage in a team game while applying learned skills in practice situations.

Materials Needed

• Basketballs (1 per student)
• Cones (for drills)
• Basketball hoop
• Whistle
• Stopwatch (for timing drills)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Explain the importance of basketball as a team sport.
• Briefly discuss the history of basketball and its major regulations.
• Present the key objectives of the lesson.

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

• Lead the class in light jogging around the gym for 2 minutes.
• Include dynamic stretching exercises focusing on arms and legs.
• Perform ball-handling drills where students dribble in place and then move around the gym.

Skill Development (15 minutes)

Dribbling Drills (5 minutes)

• Have students practice dribbling the basketball with their dominant hand for 2 minutes, then switch to their non-dominant hand.
• Set up cones in a straight line and instruct students to dribble through them.

Passing Practice (5 minutes)

• Pair students up, demonstrating the chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass.
• Have them practice these passes while standing 10 feet apart, focusing on accuracy and technique.

Shooting Technique (5 minutes)

• Show proper shooting form (BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through).
• Allow students to work individually at the hoop, taking turns shooting and providing peer feedback on technique.

Game Activity (5 minutes)

• Divide students into two teams.
• Set up a half-court game with rules focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting.
• Encourage students to apply the skills practiced in the drills.
• Use a stopwatch to time the game, encouraging teamwork and communication.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

• Gather students and discuss what they learned during the lesson.
• Highlight the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Award positive reinforcement to students demonstrating good skills and cooperation.

Homework Assignment

Task: Complete the following questions related to basketball.

1. Define the following basketball terms:
   a. Dribbling
   b. Layup
   c. Free throw

2. Describe the basic rules of basketball. List any three key rules.

3. Practice the shooting form at home for 10 minutes and record how many baskets you make out of 10 attempts.

Due Date: [Insert due date here]

Answers

1. Definitions:
   a. Dribbling: The act of bouncing the ball continuously while moving or standing.
   b. Layup: A close-range shot made by driving toward the basket and laying the ball in.
   c. Free throw: A shot taken from the free-throw line that is awarded after a foul.

2. Basic rules include:

   • A game consists of four quarters; teams aim to score points by shooting through the opponent's goal.
   • The ball must not be held for more than 5 seconds without a dribble.
   • Players cannot run with the ball without dribbling (traveling rule).

3. (Answers will vary based on individual practice).

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This lesson plan engages students in both skill development and practical application through gameplay while providing a comprehensive overview of the sport.