Wesley Blomquist

Basketball Unit Skills Breakdown

Skills:

A- Offense
1. Stand in an open position
2. Maintain athletic stance to be able to move quick
3. Move towards your team’s basket
4. Cut in angular positions to throw off the other team’s balance
5. Remain distanced from your teammate to create open space
6. Perform fake moves to throw off the other team
7. All offensive moves should be purposeful and made with intent
8. Create a screen for your teammate who has the ball by standing in the defense’s way
9. Drive towards basket with force and acceleration
10.Always be moving, never stop and stay in one place for too long
B- Defense
1. Maintain good body balance to change movement motion without worry
2. Keep a defensive stance, low center of gravity with weight distributed evenly
3. Stay positioned between the opposition and the basket
4. Keep eyes focused on players hips to prevent being faked out
5. Keep arms out and up to block the opponent pass
6. When opposition stops dribbling, pressure them to force a pass
7. Keep player you are guarding in sight when on defense
8. Keep one arm extended between ball and your player
9. Be able to move quick by standing on balls of the feet
10.Do not stand in one position for too long
C- Passing
1. Look at the teammate you will be passing to
2. Passes should be sharp, but not too hard to catch
 3. Use correct pass for the circumstance
4. Take a step in the direction of the pass
5. Balance your weight when passing
6. Aim to hit your teammate at the chest
7. Pass to your teammate away from the defender
8. Always pass ahead of a running teammate
9. Learn to catch and pass in one swift motion
10.Pass from your chest with both hands
D- Dribbling
1. Keep eyes and head up as much as possible
2. Face teammates as much as possible
3. Keep knees bent in an athletic stance for balance
4. Remain on balls of feet to be able to move to the ball
5. Control dribble with fingers and wrist not palm
6. Keep dribbling elbow close to ribs
7. Bounce ball above waist but below high chest
8. Push the ball down, do not slap at it
9. Protect the ball with body and opposite arm
10.Dribble with the right hand when dribbling to the right, and vice versa
E- Shooting
1. Bend knees to help generate power and provide balance
2. Keep shoulders square to the target
3. Keep eyes focused on the target while shooting
4. Keep the shooting arm’s elbow directly under the ball.
5. Fingers should control all the shots
6. Use the backboard to bounce the shot down into the basket
7. Maintain balance, by not leaning or swaying
8. The shooting hand should follow through toward the basket after releasing the ball, flicking the wrist
9. Backspin on the ball is needed
10.Shooting high in an arc leads to a better drop shot
 Physical Education Lesson Plan
Needed Equipment Instructor: Wesley Blomquist Major Content: Basketball
10 Basketballs Date: 9/29/20 Intro/IA/Warm-up: Practice warm-up games
16 Cones Grade Level: 7th Grade Fitness: Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular Strength
Time: 8:34am-9:28am Lesson Focus: Passing
Minutes of instruction: 50 min Game: Square Basketball Passes
Students: 55

CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL: 7th grade

Standard 1 (psychomotor): 1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation in
individual and dual physical activities.
Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
Standard 5 (affective) : 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

Psychomotor1.4: Students will be able to demonstrate a pass to a teammate with accuracy 3 out of 5 times while moving and utilizing the cues
associated with passing a basketball.

Cognitive 2.2: Students will be able to describe 3 errors they made while passing a basketball in the lesson and 3 ways they can fix the errors
they made to produce a better result for their future learnings.

Affective 5.2: Students will be able to describe 3 ways they can practice the skill of passing a basketball outside of school.
Time Lesson Content
Allotted (Include Tasks,
refinements, extensions,
critical elements, checks
for understanding)
Closure Questions
Intro/Explanation of
Lesson and Purpose of
what you will be
30 sec teaching:
Hello students, how has
your week been so far?
Great, today we will be
going over how to pass the
ball so that way your team
does not lose the ball.
Warm-Up Game:
Go from point A to Point
5 min. B by passing the ball to
your teammates. If the ball
is dropped it becomes the
other team’s ball.
Organization/Management/Teaching Hints Assessment
(what are you looking
for the students to be
able to know and do?
Specific skills? How
will you know if you
need to reteach the
content or move on to
the next
progression?)
Describe the Activity
Two cones will be set up 10 yards apart from each other with the same set up Students should be
50 yards opposite of the first comes. Students will be split into two teams of comfortable working
18. The teams will try to move the ball from their goal into the opposing goal as a team. Use
by passing it to their teammates. The player who is holding the ball cannot communication skill.
move and the defending team must be at least 5 feet away from the passer. If Become comfortable
the ball is dropped it becomes the opposing team’s ball. First to 3 points wins passing ball. Learning
which teammate is the
Team 1
best option to pass to.
Team 2
Content 1.4, 5.2
Cones
Basketball
30 sec. Lesson Focus:
Passing the basketball Critical Elements:
Look at teammate you are passing to, take a step in the direction of the pass, Students should be
balance your weight, aim for teammate’s mid chest, pass from your chest with able to complete passes
both hands to their teammate with
the correct form
.

10 min. Progressions:

1. Practice movement
with no ball. Step Content 1.4, 2.1, 5.2
into pass with non- Describe your implementation of teaching progressions Skill: Pass ball with
dominant. Focus on The class will split into groups of 2 and stand 5 yards apart from each other. correct form to
eye contact. Start at The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the students teammate without
chest level and performing after the example is complete. The first two progression will be dropping ball
finish reaching to practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will be practiced for 4 minutes. consistently, work with
target Ensure correct form through demonstration, observation, feedback. and teammates to not run
2. Introduce ball, enthusiasm. into each other when
maintain structure moving
from #1
3. Introduce
movement with
team of 3 students,
by requiring them
to not stand still
 Modified Game to
25 min. Include Skills/Concepts
learned in class
Name of the Game:
Square passing game
Students form a square
with a student at each
corner. Students each have
a number and will pass to
the person with the number
after theirs. After
completion, students then
move after passing,
following the direction of
their pass.
Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you should be Students form should
able to hand this to someone to recreate be set in place,
Separate into teams of 4, positioned in a square. Objective is to complete the Students should
passes in order without dropping the ball. First players will pass to the next communicate with
sequential order. Next players move spots but still pass to the next number. teammates to know
Finally, players will follow their pass to the next number. where to pass,
First: Students should
complete each pass
Students with correct form and
Direction the ball will move to correct player

Purpose:
Teach the students how to
pass to a specific teammate
in a game play scenario, by 4 3
working effectively in a
group setting. Second:
3
Students
Direction the ball will move

Closure Questions to
1 min. Check for
Understanding/Review: 4 2
Class turn to a partner and
Third:
quickly demonstrate a pass 3
to a teammate while using
Students
all pf the critical elements. Direction the ball will move
And the direction players will move
Now, describe 3 errors
made and 3 ways they can
fix them.
4 2
Finally, describe 3 ways
they can practice outside of
school.
 Physical Education Lesson Plan
Needed Equipment Instructor: Wesley Blomquist Major Content: Basketball
10 Basketballs Date: 9/29/20 Intro/IA/Warm-up: Practice warm-up games
14 Cones Grade Level: 7th Grade Fitness: Cardiovascular Endurance, Hand Eye Coordination
Time: 8:34am-9:28am Lesson Focus: Dribbling
Minutes of instruction: 50 Game: Relay Race
Students: 55

CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL: 7th Grade

Standard 1 (psychomotor): 1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing;
catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing;
catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
Standard 5 (affective) : 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

PM 1.1: Students will be able to dribble the ball across the court 3 times without losing control of the ball.

COG 2.1: Students will be able to describe 5 critical elements in sequential order for dribbling a basketball

AFF 5.2: Students will be able to explain 3 ways they can improve their performance.
Time Lesson Content Organization/Management/Teaching Hints Assessment
Allotted (Include Tasks, refinements,
extensions, critical (what are you
elements, checks for looking for the
understanding) students to be
Closure Questions able to know and
do? Specific
skills? How will
you know if you
need to reteach
the content or
move on to the
next
progression?)

Intro/Explanation of
Lesson and Purpose of
30 sec what you will be teaching:
How is School going so far?
Great, today we will be
learning how to dribble so
that way when you are
playing a game you will be
able to move up and down
the court effectively. Describe the Activity:
Skills:
9 teams of 4 students will set up in lines. 2 teammates will separate from the other 2 by 10 The students
yards. The teams will then dribble to their teammate on the other side. Have the students just should become
worry about not losing the ball. comfortable trying
to move while
dribbling a ball.
Warm-Up: The students will
5 min Form 9 groups of 4 and try be able to
to dribble to their teammate recognize how to
without losing the ball. perfect their
actions.
Content 2.4
30 sec Lesson Focus:
Dribbling while moving
with the basketball
Critical Elements:
Keep eyes and head up as much as possible, Keep knees bent in an athletic stance
for balance, Remain on balls of feet to be able to move to the ball, Control dribble
with fingers and wrist not palm, Keep dribbling elbow close to ribs , Bounce ball
above waist but below high chest, Push the ball down, do not slap at it
Protect the ball with body and opposite arm, Dribble with the right hand when
dribbling to the right, and vice versa

10 min Progressions:

1. Practice movement Describe your implementation of teaching progressions:

with no ball. The class will split into groups of 3 and stand 5 yards apart from each other.
Maintain balance, The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the students performing
keep an athletic after the example is complete. The first two progression will be practiced for 3
stance, keep elbows minutes each while the fourth will be practiced for 4 minutes. Ensure correct form Skills:
in. Use wrists and through demonstration, observation, feedback. and enthusiasm. The students will
fingers to push ball be able to improve
down by flicking their offense by
2. Introduce ball, maneuvering past
maintain structure an obstacle. The
from #1 students will focus
3. Introduce movement on their form and
from point A to point transfer it to other
B with a defender in skills to increase
the middle, while their mastery of
maintaining proper the skill. Students
form will learn to
dribble while
looking up
developing their
hand-eye
coordination.
Content 1.3, 2.4
25 min Modified Game to Include
Skills/Concepts learned in
class
Name of the Game:
Relay Race
Purpose:
Focuses on students
dribbling while moving.
Allows decisions to be made
on what is best for offensive
moves. Creates opportunities
for teamwork. Most
important for students to
communicate to teammate.
Closure Questions to
Check for
1 min Understanding/Review:
Students, demonstrate to a
partner how to dribble a
basketball while using all of
the critical elements.
Class, describe 5 critical
elements in sequential order
for dribbling a basketball
Class, explain 3 ways they
can improve their
performance.
Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you should be able
to hand this to someone to recreate
The students will split into 4 teams each placed across the court form one another.
The relay will have 3 levels. First level is just straight dribbling to your teammate, Students form
to which they will receive the ball and dribble down the court again. This will should be set in
take place until everyone has gone. The second challenge will work the same but place. Students
with 3 obstacles in the pathway for the student to dribble around. The third level should
will be the same as the first level but will be done backwards. communicate with
teammates to
1.) know who to
transfer the ball
too
Students should
cheer on their
teammates to win.
Students should be
2.) confident dribbling
in any direction.
Content 1.3, 2.4,
5.7
3.) (backwards)

Needed Equipment
12 Basketballs
20 Cones
4 Basketball hoops and nets
Physical Education Lesson Plan
Instructor: Wesley Blomquist Major Content: Basketball
Date: 9/29/20 Intro/IA/Warm-up: Practice warm-up games
Grade Level: 7th Grade Fitness: Power, Muscular Strength
Time: 8:34am-9:28am Lesson Focus: Shooting
Minutes of instruction: 50 Game:
Students: 55
CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL: 7th Grade

Standard 1 (psychomotor): 1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller parts.
Standard 5 (affective): 5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as they affect
participation in physical activity.

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

PM 1.3: Students will be able to shoot a basketball and make a shot at least 5 times out of 10.

COG 2.5: Students will be able to describe 3 benefits to practicing a skill in small part and 3 benefits of practicing a skill as a whole.

AFF 5.3: Students will be able to describe 3 personal preferences they have regarding shooting a basketball.

Time Lesson Content Organization/Management/Teaching Hints Assessment

Allotted (Include Tasks,
refinements, extensions, (what are you looking for
critical elements, checks the students to be able to
for understanding) know and do? Specific
Closure Questions skills? How will you know
 if you need to reteach the
content or move on to the
next progression?)

Intro/Explanation of
30 sec Lesson and Purpose of
what you will be
teaching:
Hello students, are you
guys having a good day so
far? Great, today we will
be learning how to shoot a
basketball so you can score
points for your team and
win the game.

5 min Warm-Up: Describe the Activity: Skills:

Duck-Duck-Goose.
The students will split into teams of 6 and orient themselves into a circle Students should be
with one person standing (the goose). It is basic duck-duck-goose, but comfortable communicating
when the person standing chooses the goose, both of them must run to get with the other player.
a basketball and the first one to make the shot gets to keep the spot on the Students should be
floor. comfortable just shooting
the ball.

Students
Basketball
Basket

Lesson Focus:
30 sec Shooting the Basketball Critical Elements:
Bend knees to help generate power and provide balance, Keep shoulders Students should be focusing
square to the target, Keep eyes focused on the target while shooting, Keep on their form and
the shooting arm’s elbow directly under the ball, Fingers should control all concentrate on what a good
the shots, Use the backboard to bounce the shot down into the basket, quality shot looks like.
Maintain balance, by not leaning or swaying, The shooting hand should Students needs to be able to
follow through toward the basket after releasing the ball, flicking the shoot the ball with good
wrist, Backspin on the ball is needed, Shooting high in an arc leads to a form
better drop shot CS: 1.3, 2.5

Progressions:
10 min
1. Practice movement
with no ball.
Maintain balance, Describe your implementation of teaching progressions:
The class will split into groups of 2 and stand 10 yards apart from each
keep an athletic
other. The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the students
stance, keep elbow performing after the example is complete. The first two progression will
in 90-degree be practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will be practiced for 4
position. Flick wrist minutes. Ensure correct form through demonstration, observation,
and straighten feedback. and enthusiasm.
elbow (hand looks
like its reaching in
cookie jar)
2. Introduce ball,
maintain structure
from #1
3. Split into teams of
2 standing 10 yards
away from each
other and pretend to
shoot the ball to
back and forth. Be
sure to give
feedback to each
other throughout
the practice.
 Modified Game to Students need to focus on
Include Skills/Concepts the correct arm movement,
25 min learned in class correct stance, correct body
Name of the Game: movement. Students should
Purpose: communicate with their
teammates to pass the ball.
Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you should Students need to transfer
be able to hand this to someone to recreate: their shooting ability from
The students will split into 4 groups of 9 and form a straight line at the the previous action to the
Closure Questions to free-throw line, then in between the free-throw line and the three-point new game. The students
1 min Check for line, and then finally at the three-point line. The first player will have to should be able to understand
Understanding/Review: shoot the ball while the second person shoots the ball directly after them. where to shoot the ball from
Quickly perform a If the first person makes the shot it is then passed to the third person in the without a defender in the
basketball shot for your line and the second shooter now becomes the first. After making a shot way.
classmates while utilizing and passing the ball, the player will then return to the back of the line and Content Standards: 1.3,
all the critical elements. wait for their turn. The point of the game is to make the shot before the 2.1, 5.4
Next, describe 3 benefits to player in front of you does. If a student does make the shot before the
practicing a skill in small person in front of them, the player in front who did not make the shot is
part and 3 benefits of out for the round. The game is played until there are 2 people left who go
practicing a skill as a against each other for the winning spot.
whole.
Finally, describe 3
personal preferences they
have regarding shooting a
basketball.
Students
Basketball
Basket and court
Passing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M0P7yObb1c

Dribbling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lJN5uC90Zk

Shooting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H8c3hQ4rU0