Week 1 - Inclusive Basketball

Equipment

Suitable indoor or outdoor playing space
Marker cones
Balls
Bibs / sashes

Download the Inclusive Basketball - Week 1 activity card to support teaching before and during the sport session.

Skill development game

Learning intention

To develop throwing and catching, and build to running while throwing, catching and evading other players.

Skill focus

Catching
Throwing

Pairs passing

Players form pairs. On the signal players pass to each other for 30 seconds. At the end of 30 seconds the player without the ball moves to form a new pair. Passing starts again.

Equipment: Balls, marker cones

How to play

Pairs distribute themselves and wait for the signal ‘go’.
Pairs pass to each other at their own rate for 30 seconds.
At the end of 30 seconds the player without the ball moves to find another player with a ball. The activity is repeated.
Players count the number of passes made in 30 seconds.

Safety

Ensure adequate space for number of players.

Pairs Passing - Playing for Life Activity Card

Modifying Pairs passing using TREE

Teaching style

Ask the players how they can ensure everyone is included.
Highlight good examples of throwing and catching. Ask the group why they think the pair has been chosen as a role model.

Rules

Players who have mobility impairments remains in the same spot while their partner moves on.
Vary the type of pass. Ask class for suggestions after providing options
Do the activity in 3s – adjust cones so players don’t bump into each other.

Equipment

Use different balls – vary size, shape, density and hardness.

Environment

Bigger or smaller
Change the distance between pairs of cones.

Modified Basketball game

Learning intention

To practice and refine catching and throwing skills in game situations.

Skill focus

Catching
Throwing

Keep the ball

2 teams of 3 are distributed over the court. The team with the ball aims to make 5 passes between team-mates without the ball being intercepted.

Equipment: Indoor or outdoor playing area, one ball for each 6 players, 3 bibs/sashes or alternative to distinguish players

How to play

2 teams of 3.
The team with the ball try to make 5 passes between team-mates – then change possession.
Travelling with the ball is limited to 2 steps.
The team without the ball try to prevent 5 passes being made. If they succeed, they score one point and become the attacking team.

Safety

Ensure adequate space for number of players.
No physical contact except for tagging, between knees and shoulders only.

Keep the Ball - Playing for Life Card

Modifying Keep the ball up using TREE

Teaching style

Ask the players how they can ensure all players are included.
After letting play run, spot any children who may need assistance on the side with throwing and catching skills.

Rules

Time in possession – vary the time each player has in possession before passing it on, e.g. ‘hot potato’ (no holding) up to 5 seconds. (What variations in play may be necessary?)
Moving with the ball – allow running or bouncing but a tag by a defender causes a change in possession. (When will you run and when will you try to pass?)
How many passes in a set time? – possession stays with the same team for the set time limit (e.g. 45 seconds). The team without the ball counts how many times they can tag a player or intercept the ball.
Change the team size – try different combinations, e.g. 3 v 4, 2 v 3 etc. (this can be a good way to promote inclusion)

Equipment

Use different balls – vary size, shape and hardness.

Environment

Promote inclusion by designating ‘safe zones’ if required.
Experiment with different sized playing areas.

Reflection