How to shoot in Basketball

Learning outcomes

Students will:

• demonstrate the proper method of shooting a basketball
• apply this method to a variety of distances and games

Teacher planning

Time required for lesson

75 minutes

Materials/resources

• six basketball goals
• twelve basketballs
• spot markers
• cones
• gym tape

Pre-activities

• There are four basic components to shooting a basketball. The first one is Balance. The teacher should emphasize that the feet should be shoulder width apart and in an athletic stance. We will assume that shooter is right handed. The right foot should be slightly in front of the left.
• The second component is Eyes. The eyes should be focused on the front of the rim. Have a target.
• The third component is Elbow. The elbow should be at a ninety degree angle and slightly off to the right side so the shooter can see the basket and the ball. Make sure the shooter has proper hand positioning.
• The fourth component is Follow Through. The shooting hand should extend through the basket. It should look like you’re putting your hand in the basket. The shooter’s body should be extended after the shot. After the teacher has demonstrated these four components to the students, they should be quizzed, asked to demonstrate, and given feedback.

Activities

1. Shoot to a partner (Practice the technique while shooting to another person.)
2. Lay on floor and practice form.
3. Shoot at a basket — one shoot, one rebound. Start at five feet and increase to ten feet.
4. Three Point Contest — The student should get five shots at five different spots on the three-point line. The first four balls are worth one point and the fifth ball is worth two points.
5. Play Hot Shot. Put spots on floor for different point values: one point at the block, two points at the free throw line, three points at the three point line, and five points at half court line. The students should be given forty-five seconds to score as many points as possible. Students must alternate after each shot to a different spot.
6. Around the World — Shoot from seven spots around the court and back.

Assessment

Skills Test. The students must demonstrate the four components of shooting. They must show and explain each step. They must make one out of five shots from ten feet.