Learning Session Plan - Thursday, January 9, 2002 - #1

Goals:

1. Introduction
2. Overview of All Skills

Introduction 0:00 - 0:10

1. Pick up basketballs and get in a circle
2. Introduce the Coaches
3. Go over the rules
   1. Pay Attention
   2. Whistle Means Stop
   3. Try Hard
   4. Have Fun
4. Split into 5 groups

Station #1: Ball Handling

1. Hold ball - make the ball your friend
2. Slap Ball
3. Toss ball and catch it - squeeze tightly
4. Around the World - head, waist, legs

Station #2: Pivoting

1. Teach Triple Threat Position
2. Step Forward and Back
   • Left foot on ground
   • Step with right foot
   • Keep right hand behind the ball
3. Hokey Pokey

Station #3: Dribbling

1. Sitting Down
   • Cross legs, dribble on outside
   • Start with left hand
   • Wave with opposite hand
   • Low dribble, high dribble
   • One finger dribble

Station #4: Passing

1. Push Passing
   • Use partners
   • One hand - right foot slightly in front
   • Teach catching - hands up, just like shooting
2. Pivot and then Pass

Station #5: Shooting

1. Shoot to partners
   • Right foot in front
   • Use one hand
   • Line up laces
   • Watch the spin
2. Shoot at baskets
   • Shoot in front, three foot shots
   • Get in a line, shoot till you make one, then shoot till you miss
   • Count how many baskets you make

Large Group

1. Dribbling
   • One group at a time
   • Dribble down with left hand, back with right
2. Explain about Homework Sheets
3. Group Cheer