6th Grade Basktball Dribbling Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Basketball Dribbling

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate proper basketball dribbling technique.

Materials

• Basketball
• Basketball court or gymnasium
• Water bottle (or similar object for individual practice) for individual practice

Warm-up

• Have students stand in a circle and toss the basketball around, focusing on catching and controlling the ball with both hands.
• After a few minutes, have each student lay down on the floor and practise dribbling the ball around their body, focusing on keeping their elbow high and maintaining control of the ball.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of dribbling a basketball. Explain that dribbling is the way that players move the ball around the court and is an essential skill for basketball players to master.
• Demonstrate proper dribbling technique. Show students how to hold the ball in both hands, with their thumbs on the top of the ball and their fingers on the bottom. Show them how to hold the ball at waist level and make small, controlled dribbles with their feet.
• Show students how to perform a change-of-hand dribble. Demonstrate how to hold the ball in one hand and then switch to the other hand, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.
• Show students how to perform a between-the-legs dribble. Demonstrate how to hold the ball in one hand and then lift it up and dribble it between the legs, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.
• Practise dribbling skills. Have students work in pairs, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.

Guided Practice

• Demonstrate how to perform a rolling dribble. Show students how to hold the ball in one hand and make small, controlled dribbles while shifting their weight from foot to foot.
• Have students perform a rolling dribble, moving down the court while making small, controlled dribbles and shifting their weight from foot to foot.

}Key Teaching Points

• Dribbling is the way that players move the ball around the court and is an essential skill for basketball players to master.
• To dribble the ball, hold it in both hands, with your thumbs on the top of the ball and your fingers on the bottom. Hold the ball at waist level and make small, controlled dribbles with your feet.
• To perform a change-of-hand dribble, hold the ball in one hand and then switch to the other hand, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.
• To perform a between-the-legs dribble, hold the ball in one hand and then lift it up and dribble it between the legs, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.
• To perform a rolling dribble, hold the ball in one hand and make small, controlled dribbles while shifting your weight from foot to foot.
• Rolling dribbles are used to advance down the court while still being able to make quick cuts and changes of direction.

}Demonstration:

• Have students come to the front of the class and perform a demonstration of proper dribbling technique. They should hold the ball in both hands, with their thumbs on the top of the ball and their fingers on the bottom. They should hold the ball at waist level and make small, controlled dribbles with their feet.

}W.A.L.O. -asking and answering questions

• Allow students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.

}Guided Practice:

• Have students work in pairs, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.

}Key Teaching Points:

• When a defender is trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court, the dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Dribbling is the way that players move the ball around the court and is an essential skill for basketball players to master.
• To dribble the ball, hold it in both hands, with your thumbs on the top of the ball and your fingers on the bottom. Hold the ball at waist level and make small, controlled dribbles with your feet.
• To perform a

change-of-hand dribble, hold the ball in one hand and then switch to the other hand, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.

• To perform a between-the-legs dribble, hold the ball in one hand and then lift it up and dribble it between the legs, keeping the ball at waist level and making small, controlled dribbles.
• To perform a rolling dribble, hold the ball in one hand and make small, controlled dribbles while shifting your weight from foot to foot.
• Rolling dribbles are used to advance down the court while still being able to make quick cuts and changes of direction.

}Independent Practice:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with the different dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Assessment:
• Have students complete a Dribbling Checklist, in which they demonstrate their understanding of the different dribbling techniques and how to perform them.
• Have students create a Dribbling Demonstration, in which they demonstrate proper dribbling technique and perform a series of dribbling moves to show their understanding of the different dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with the different dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with the different dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with the

different dribbling techniques.

• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.

Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.

• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques, making small, controlled dribbles and switching hands or legs when necessary.
• Allow students to work at their own pace and continue until they feel comfortable with thedifferent dribbling techniques.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide answers about dribbling techniques.}Independent Practice:
• Have students work in pairs or small groups, with one partner acting as a defender trying to stop the dribbler from making progress down the court. The dribbler should perform the different dribbling techniques,