12th Grade How To Perform A Lay Up Shot In Basketball Lesson Plan

Topic: How to perform a lay up shot in basketball

Objectives & Outcomes

• Understand the basic technique for performing a layup shot in basketball
• Develop the ability to execute a layup shot in a controlled manner
• Explore various progressions that can be used to challenge students in the skill

Materials

• Basketballs
• Court space
• Layup cones (optional)

Warm-up

• Review the basics of shooting a basketball, focusing on keeping the elbow locked, a strong follow-through, and proper foot positioning
• Have students take a few shots, assessing for form and accuracy
• Encourage students to focus on the task at hand and have fun!

Direct Instruction

• Review the basic techniques of a layup shot, including foot positioning, proper body position, and the follow through
• Demonstrate a few layup shots, providing verbal and visual cues
• Have students practice a few layup shots, using the proper techniques

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into pairs
• Have each pair practice the layup shot, with a focus on proper technique
• Have a demonstrator demonstrate the proper technique while the pairs practice
• Allow the pairs to practice with a basketball, with a focus on proper technique

Independent Practice

• Have each student practice the layup shot, either individually or in pairs
• Encourage students to focus on proper technique and to seek assistance from their peers if they have questions
• Allow students to practice with a basketball, with a focus on proper technique

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson with the students
• Ask students to share their successes and challenges during the independent practice

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice and give feedback on their execution of the lay up shots
• Collect the students' works and use them to assess their understanding of the topic