Learning Session Plan - Saturday, January 14, 2006 - #1

Goals:

1. Introduction
2. Overview of All Skills

Warmup 0:00 - 0:10

1. Pick up basketballs and get in a circle
2. Introduce everyone and go over the rules
   1. Pay Attention
   2. Whistle Means Stop
   3. Try Hard
   4. Have Fun

Ball Handling 0:10 - 0:15

1. Hold ball - make the ball your friend
2. Slap Ball
3. Toss ball and catch it - squeeze tightly
4. Around the Waist
5. Around the Ankles
6. In and Out

Pivoting 0:15 - 0:25

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

Dribbling 0:25 - 0:30

1. Sitting Down
   • Cross legs, dribble on outside
   • Start with left hand

Break 0:30 - 0:35

Passing 0:35 - 0:45

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

Shooting 0:45 - 0:55

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