Introduction
Students will learn the importance of the chest pass in basketball and how it is used in games situations. Students will demonstrate the correct techniques when executing the chest pass. Student will work willingly in groups and explain the coaching points while demonstrating the skill.
Task
Students will use online resources to learn about the chest pass to learn about the chest pass and its importance in basketball.
Students will state the varying coaching points associated with the chest pass.
Students will able to practice and demonstrate the chest pass during individually and collaboratively.
Process
Vocabulary Terms: Chest Pass, Follow Through, Accuracy, Target
Students will be able to watch video videos that demonstrate and explain the correct technique of the chest pass along with instructions on how to execute it properly.
Students will then identify and list the key coaching points of the chest pass.
- Hold the ball at chest level.
- Step forward with one foot.
- Push the ball with both hands.
- Extend arms fully.
- Follow through with thumbs pointing down.
Activity1: Partner Passing Drill
Students will work in pairs and stand 2-3 meters apart. They will perform the chest pass to each other, focusing on accuracy and proper technique.
- Students will form pairs.
- Stand2-3 meters apart.
- Perform 3-4 chest passes back and forth for 1 minute.
- Count the number of accurate passes.
Focus Point
Step forward when passing.
Keep elbows out.
Follow through with thumb down.
Activity2: Target Game
Students will aim to hit a target ( cone or marker) using the chest pass. Points will be awarded for accuracy.
Students will practice these activities both individually and in groups while receiving feedback from peer and teacher.
- Set up cones or markers as target.
- Student aim to hit the targets using a chest pass.
- Each successful hit earn 1 point.
- Students compete in small groups.
Goal: Improve accuracy and control wile making the activity fun and competitive.
Mini Game:
Students will participate in a short passing game where they must only chest pass to move the ball.
Rule: No dribbling , only passing
This helps students to apply the skill in a real game situation.
Video showing the chest pass:
Evaluation
Vocabulary: Students can correctly define and use key terms.
Audio & Visual Comprehension: Did students accurately interpret the audio and visual instructions.
Skill Execution: Are students able to execute/demonstrate the chest pass in basketball.
Participation: Did students engage actively in all parts of the WebQuest.
Conclusion
Wrap up with a brief overview of the lesson
Possible Questions:
What did they learn?
Can they explain the coaching points?
Can they correctly execute/demonstrate the chest pass?
See link to quiz