Throughout the first weeks of the autumn term, the children have been taking part in a number of lessons that will help improve that ability to play the sport.
🏀 Fundamental Basketball Skills
- Dribbling – controlling the ball while moving.
- Passing – chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass.
- Shooting – layups, jump shots, free throws.
- Defensive skills – positioning, blocking, stealing.
- Footwork – pivoting, shuffling, and quick directional changes.
💪 Physical Development
- Coordination – hand-eye and overall body coordination.
- Agility – quick movements and changes in direction.
- Strength and endurance – through running and jumping.
- Balance – maintaining control during movement.
🧠 Mental and Social Skills
- Teamwork – working together and communicating.
- Strategy and decision-making – choosing when to pass, shoot, or defend.
- Confidence and resilience – learning from mistakes and staying motivated.
- Sportsmanship – respecting others and playing fair.
When the children combine a number of these skills, it enables to show their full potential during a match.
