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Objective 1: When given a basket ball, second 

graders will be able to dribble it in place with 

100% accuracy.

Objective 2: When given a soccer ball, first 

graders will be able to kick the ball in the 

goalie net with out missing.

Introduction:

Students in P.E. want to have fun and learn 

new things especially when balls are involved. 

Working with balls help increase hand-eye 

coordination and helps develop motor skills.  

Working on these skills also provide a fun 

outlet for physical activity.

Try this fun game: 

http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/pe-lesson-plan-

basketball/

Content for Objective 1:

When learning skills in basketball, there are two 

ways to move the ball. The preferred and quicker 

method is the pass; however, if the defense is tight 

and the passing lanes clogged, the dribble is used to 

set up the offense. Dribbling is a basic skill to work 

on in class and can be very beneficial introducing 

your students to the game of basket ball.

Check out this introduction video to get 

started: 

http://www.ehow.com/video_2368548_dribbling-

basketball.html

Content Continued:

How to Dribble

You dribble with your fingertips and pads of the hands without 

looking at the ball. Keep your head up at all times. Keep your 

eyes focused on what's happening on the court.

A properly inflated basketball will always bounce straight "See" 

with your fingertips. Simply have your fingers there to feel and 

control the ball.

To dribble, push the ball down by spreading the fingers and 

flexing the wrist. You don't need to push it down hard. Light 

pressure is enough. Also, keep your legs flexed and your back 

straight, ready to make a quick move.

There is one important rule to keep in mind whenever you 

decide to put the ball on the floor. Do not pick up your dribble, 

until you know what you are going to do with the ball! 

Activity 1 for Objective 1:

After teaching how to dribble, try these activities.

Cones Game

Line up two rows of 12 cones each. The cones should be 2 feet 

apart from each other. Divide the kids into two teams, and have 

them line up next to their respective cones. Each player must 

dribble around the cones. Once he reaches the last cone, the 

next player on the team goes until all the players have had a 

turn. The first team to finish the drill without knocking over any 

of the cones wins. If a player knocks over a cone, he must 

return to the front of the line and try again.

Here are some good 

tips:http://www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/dribbling.htm

Activity 2 for Objective 1:

Dribble and Tag

Give every player a ball and tell him he only can dribble 

within half the court. Designate one player as "it." That 

player tries to tag another player. The person who gets 

tagged becomes "it." Any player who goes out of bounds 

or stops dribbling is out of the game.   The last person 

dribbling wins the game.

Here are some dribble rules for kids: 

http://www.ehow.com/list_6687699_dribble-basketball-

rules-kids.html

Activity 3 for Objective 1:

Dribble Blindfolded - Now this is fun.   Kids will love 

doing this.   Wrap a cloth around your head as a 

blindfold, or you could simply close your eyes...no 

peeking. Dribble a ball for at least 15 seconds. You can 

enhance the drill by performing it in the center of a 

deserted basketball court, walking around while 

dribbling. 

Check out this dribbling 

video:http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-dribble-a-

basketball

Content for Objective 2:

When kicking a soccer ball to achieve the best kick 

you do not want to kick with your toes, you want to 

kick where your shoe laces are. To kick the ball you 

don't want your non kicking foot to far behind the 

ball because this leads to a toe kick. In fact, you 

want your non kicking foot to be right beside the 

ball so that when your kicking foot goes to kick the 

ball it is not a completed kick. This causes the lace 

part of your shoe to kick the ball. When kicking 

with the top of your foot it should feel natural.

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