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Basketball Team Training
Basketball Team Training
2023
2023
Learning Outcomes:
1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
5: Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively
As an avid sports fan, I have always enjoyed watching and participating in various games like chair ball, football, volleyball, and basketball. During break time in my physical education class, my friends and I would enthusiastically engage in a game of basketball. Knowing my passion for the sport, my PE teacher, Miss JJ, suggested that I join the school basketball team. Intrigued by her suggestion, I recognized that basketball required a high level of physical attributes, such as agility, strength, and stamina. Therefore, I decided to join the team and dedicate myself to training in order to prepare adequately.
Our school had training sessions twice a week, and each session brought something new. Everything from the teammates, and training methods, to the different strategies, was completely unfamiliar to me. Naturally, I felt nervous about venturing into unfamiliar territory. In the initial weeks, I struggled to score a single shot. My layups and shooting attempts consistently missed the mark. However, my love for the game propelled me forward, and I remained determined to improve. After a few more weeks of practice, some of my layups started finding their way into the hoop, and I gradually developed proper shooting techniques. It wasn't long before I could confidently make shots from the three-point line. Each step in this process demanded hard work and perseverance, but my passion for basketball pushed me to practice diligently.
Later in the training, our coach introduced offensive and defensive strategies that relied on teamwork and effective communication between players. Initially, I found these concepts confusing, but I remained open-minded and adapted myself to the new strategies. Playing basketball as part of a team taught me valuable life skills, such as offering support to teammates, cultivating patience, and fostering willpower. I learned the importance of working collaboratively, recognizing the benefits that arise from teamwork and cooperative efforts.
Throughout this experience, I have been able to identify my own strengths and areas for growth. I recognized my passion for basketball and my willingness to work hard and improve my skills. The challenges I encountered during training allowed me to develop new abilities and refine existing ones. I demonstrated commitment and perseverance by consistently attending training sessions and dedicating myself to practice. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of basketball highlighted the importance of working together, fostering effective communication, and supporting teammates. These valuable lessons will undoubtedly extend beyond the basketball court and serve me well in future endeavors.
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