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Key vocabulary Definition HEAD Content HEART Content
Moving Can you move into space and use the necessary skills to keep the ball off an opponent,
into space for 10 passes, in a three vs two situation? Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands. Rules, Can you explain the pick-and-roll play and its strategic advantages? Confidence & Can you demonstrate confidence in leading a small-sided
Strategies, and Interest game and making strategic decisions during play?
- Moving into Space: Creating passing options, staying open, quick movements. Dribble - Dribble: Controlling and moving the ball with the Tactics - Pick-and-Roll: An offensive play where a player sets a screen (pick) for a
hands while running. teammate handling the ball and then moves towards the basket (roll) to receive a - Confidence: Taking charge, making decisions, and leading by
Key skills Can you dribble, pivot and pass effectively, in a small-sided game situation? pass. example during games.
Shoot - Shoot: Throwing the ball towards the hoop to score.
- Dribbling: Control with fingertips, change of speed and direction. Can you describe the defensive strategy of a zone defense and when it is most Can you encourage and motivate your teammates during a
Lay-up - Lay-Up: A shot taken close to the basket that is effective? game to improve overall team performance?
- Pivoting: Keeping one foot grounded while moving the other to avoid defenders. usually banked off the backboard.
- Zone Defense: A defensive strategy where each player is responsible for - Motivation: Using positive reinforcement and support to
- Passing: Using chest, bounce, and overhead passes to teammates. Pivot - Pivot: Keeping one foot in place while moving the defending an area of the court rather than a specific opponent. Effective against inspire teammates.
other to avoid defenders.
Shoot Can you score three out of five lay-up attempts, in practice? teams with strong individual players. Enjoyment and Active Participation and Enthusiasm
Rebound - Rebound: Gaining possession of the ball after a
- Lay-Up: Approach, jump off one foot, use backboard for accuracy. missed shot. Can you lead a warm-up that is specific to the skill session to follow? Engagement Can you actively participate in all basketball activities with
Defending Can you show a good defensive stance to delay an attacker from breaking free up court? Defence - Defense: The team not in possession of the ball, - Warm-Up: Exercises designed to prepare the body for physical activity, focusing enthusiasm and energy?
on the skills to be practiced.
- Defensive Stance: Low stance, active feet, hands ready. trying to prevent the other team from scoring. - Active Participation: Engaging fully in drills, games, and other
Do you know when to use a lay-up or a jump shot in a game situation? activities with high energy.
Feedback Can you analyse a partner’s jump shot technique and give pointers on how to improve? Offence - Offense: The team in possession of the ball, trying
to score points. - Lay-Up vs. Jump Shot: Lay-ups are used when close to the basket with a clear Can you reflect on your experiences and share which
- Jump Shot: Dribble, stop, set position, shoot with jump. Analysis: Observing form and path; jump shots are used when further from the basket or when closely basketball activities you found most enjoyable and why?
providing constructive feedback. Fast break - Fast Break: A quick transition from defense to defended.
offense, aiming to score before the defense can set - Reflection: Thinking about what was enjoyable and why, and
Dribbling Under pressure from a defender, can you dribble the ball for 20 seconds, changing up. Can you effectively umpire and score a game that you have organised? sharing those insights with others.
direction, hands and speed, without losing control?
Free throw - Free Throw: A shot taken from the free-throw line, - Umpiring: Enforcing rules, keeping track of the game, and making fair decisions.
- Dribbling: Control with fingertips, change of speed and direction. awarded after certain fouls. Scoring: Keeping accurate records of points scored.
Passing Can you keep the ball off a defender using a variety of passes? Three-second rule - Three-Second Rule: A rule preventing offensive Can you organise teammates into correct positions based on their attributes?
players from staying in the key area for more than
- Passing: Using chest, bounce, and overhead passes to teammates. three seconds. - Team Organization: Assigning positions based on players' strengths and

Decision Can you identify when to use a fast break in a small-sided game situation? Double Dribble - Double Dribble: A violation where a player dribbles attributes to maximize team performance.
making the ball with both hands or starts dribbling again after Healthy Can you explain how regular basketball training contributes to cardiovascular
- Fast Break: Quick transition from defense to offense, aiming to score before the defense can Participation health and endurance?
set up. stopping.
- Cardiovascular Health: Basketball involves aerobic exercise that strengthens the
Shooting Can you perform a jump shot with accuracy and proper technique under game heart and lungs.
conditions?
- Endurance: Regular practice increases stamina and the ability to sustain
- Jump Shot: Balance, eyes on target, proper follow-through. physical activity over time.
Defending Can you execute a defensive slide effectively to stay with an opponent? Can you discuss the role of nutrition in supporting long-term physical activity
- Defensive Slide: Maintaining a low stance while moving laterally to stay in front of an and health?
opponent.
- Nutrition: Proper diet provides the energy and nutrients needed for peak
performance and recovery.