Teaching kids how to shoot a basketball

How to Teach Your Kid to Shoot a Basketball the Right Way

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Just because they can't pick up a regulation ball doesn't mean they can't hit that swish.

March 15, 2018

Michael Jordan. LeBron James. Steph Curry. No matter the era, the NBA has always had a superstar that inspires children to pick up the ball and go shoot some hoops in the driveway — or the living room. While a hoops-loving toddler might already be trying James Hardenesque step-back 3s in his brain, it’s more likely that parents will want to teach their superstars-in-the-making all about the fundamentals. After all, basketball is the most popular sport for kids in the United States, and learning the basics could help kids stand out in a crowded (and fun) field.

Just like kicking a soccer properly doesn’t boil down to “run up and hit it with your foot,” learning to shoot a basketball is a process that goes beyond “throw the ball at the hoop. ” Proper form, wrist control, and practice on appropriately sized hoops all help teach kids to put it up. That may mean starting off a toddler with a mini-basketball and a plastic hoop, but it also means having a plan to size up.

To that end, we talked to Wilky Colin, president and coach at Breakaway Hoops in Manhattan, New York, about the proper way to teach kids how to shoot. Breakaway has programs for kids as young as 5 years old so Colin has experience working with kids early on in the learning process. His advice? Focus on balance. With good balance – and a handful of additional tips – kids can go from seeing Kevin Durant on TV to properly imitating the big man’s beautiful stroke.

New Balance

Before your kid even touches a basketball, they should practice their stance. Colin believes that balance in your legs is the most important part of learning to shoot: “Everything starts with the base and balance. The base are your feet, and the balance comes from your legs. ” What does that mean practically? He says that the feet should always be straight and pointed to the rim, and shoulder-length apart. Once you teach that, then you can move on to the shooting, but making sure there’s a strong foundation will set your child on the right path.

Identify the Shooting Hand

Of course, a child can’t shoot if he doesn’t know what hand to shoot with. While it seems simple – is your kid a righty or a lefty? – identifying which hand they are more comfortable shooting with is an important step that could save a lot of problems later on. “The shooting hand is the more dominant hand, while the guide hand helps,” says Colin. “Once we have the balance, you have to identify the stronger hand before doing anything else.” Believe it or not, this is a problem all through a player’s development; just take a look at Sixers rookie Ben Simmons, who someone believe might be shooting with his guide hand while in the NBA. Getting a definitive answer to this question early on will help development.

Mini-Hoops First, Free Throws Later

Finally, it will be time to shoot! Well, there’s one more thing to knock out: what kind of ball and hoop should you use? Colin’s thoughts generally align with what you would expect.

“For a small kid, say 4, 5, 6, 7 years old, you need to figure out a smaller ball and hoop. For the ball, you generally want a junior basketball, called Size 4 or 25.5. That’s a lighter ball, easier for younger kids, which will give them the confidence to shoot the ball,” Colin explains. “As for the hoop, that’s a lot more varied. For smaller kids, a 6-foot rim works. Maybe an 8-foot if they’re older or bigger for their age. You don’t want to move them to a 10-foot rim for a few years.”

10-foot rims, of course, are the standard, but a 6 year old is only going to get frustrated heaving a too-heavy ball that high.

Follow-Through Is Key

Without further ado, the actual act of shooting: it’s all about the body going in one motion. You want to catch the ball in a “shot pocket position,” according to Colin: “Feet shoulder-length apart, facing the basket, knees bent, and arms out and slightly bent, ready to catch the ball.” Once the ball is in your kid’s hands, they should bend the knees, push the arms forward, and let it fly.

Keeping the arm at a 90-degree angle will make sure that it flies at the right height, but Colin’s other key tip is one that might be ignored normally: the follow-through. “The most important part is to follow-through towards the rim, every time. If your kid is able to follow through in the direction of the rim, their shots will be straighter and more likely to go in.”

Don’t Copy the Pros!

Colin’s final piece of advice is likely the hardest to implement, especially as the NBA becomes more and more popular: Don’t copy the pros! “Most kids want to come into the gym and shoot 3-pointers, but that’s not how you should start,” he says with a laugh. “You have Curry, Harden, Klay Thompson. All of them are inspiring kids to chuck threes, but they don’t understand that they need the mechanics first.” Without the fundamentals, your kid might look cool shooting from deep with his friends…until his shots go completely awry. By showing them the basics, you can encourage them to repeat and master them so that they can become sharpshooters in the future.

How to Shoot a Basketball Perfectly (10-Step Guide)

Every young basketball player grows up wanting to learn how to shoot a basketball at a world-class level.

This is obvious to anyone who steps foot into a gym.

The first thing you'll look around and see are players as young as 5-years-old throwing up shots from behind the three-point line.

With the rise of players like Steph Curry and Damian Lillard, as well as the game of basketball developing to take more advantage of the three-point shot, learning how to shoot a basketball at a high level has never been more important.

There's only one issue with this. ..

Becoming a great shooter isn't an easy thing to do!

When I was a lot younger, I remember spending hundreds of hours in the backyard of our family home trying to perfect my shooting form.

I would sit in front of the TV and memorize the shooting techniques of my favorite player and then sprint outside and try to recreate it.

I would watch instructional shooting videos trying to diagnose the problems with my jump shot and then fix them.

Over time, I was able to improve a lot.

But as I started getting older and playing for different coaches, I kept running into obstacles in regards to my basketball shooting form...

Every coach wanted me to shoot the basketball a different way!

• Some coaches wanted me to dip the basketball. Some didn't.
• Some coaches wanted me to focus on the front of the rim. Some didn't.
• Some coaches wanted me to completely face the rim. Some didn't.

As soon as I'd become comfortable with one variation, another coach would step in and demand I change it.

It's nearly impossible to become a consistently good shooter when you're constantly making these changes.

And that's why I created this 10-step guide...

My goal with this article is to clear up all confusion when it comes to learning how to shoot a basketball at a high level.

I'm going to give you detailed, step-by-step instructions on exactly how players should be shooting the basketball.

This article will be broken up into 9 sections...

Quick Navigation

3 Important Shooting Facts

The BEEF Method (and who shouldn't use it)

How to Shoot a Basketball Perfectly in 10 Steps

Why Becoming a Great Shooter is Important

5 Basketball Shooting Form Mistakes (and how to fix them)

3 Basketball Shooting Drills For Perfect Form

6 Common Shooting Technique Questions

11 Basketball Shooting Tips

A Special Note for Basketball Coaches...

Conclusion

Before we get into the details on exactly how to shoot a basketball, there are three important things I want you to always keep in mind. ..

Fact #1 - Shooting is the Most Important Skill in Basketball

Let's not kid ourselves...

There is no skill more important in the game of basketball than shooting.

• Rebounding isn't more important.
• Footwork isn't more important.
• Passing isn't more important.

All those skills are still important, sure... but they're not as important as being able to shoot the basketball at a high level.

The sooner we can all admit this, the sooner we'll start creating better shooters at all levels of basketball.

Being a great shooter will result in not only more points for yourself, but more points for your teammates, too (we'll talk more about this later).

Fact #2 - Shooters are NOT born. They ARE developed

Not a single person on Earth was born with the ability to shoot a basketball at a high level.

• Not Steph Curry.
• Not Ray Allen.
• Not Reggie Miller.
• Not Kevin Durant.

All of these players began their lives with the same shooting ability as you, me, and all others players did…None.

"So, what separates them from the rest of us?"

They became some of the greatest shooters to ever step foot on a basketball court through hours and hours and hours of smart shooting repetitions in the gym.

Any basketball player who wants to become a great shooter one day must be willing to put in years of hard work to develop a great shot.

Fact #3 - There Are Very Few Players Willing to Put in the Work Required to Become a Great Shooter

I've been around the game of basketball for many years...

During all that time, I've seen very few truly great shooters.

"Why is that?"

Because 99.999% of players aren't willing to put in the work to become great.

But don't worry...

This is a good thing for you!

If you are one of the select few who is willing to put in the work (and I hope you are), then with a lot of hard work and dedication you can become one of the very few great shooters we have in the game today.

Now, let's get started!

The BEEF Method (and who shouldn't use it)

When kids first start learning how to shoot, one of the first acronyms a coach will teach them is the BEEF shooting method.

This is a super simple teaching tool created to help kids focus on four important aspects of shooting a basketball.

Here's what the acronym stands for...

• (B) - Balance
• (E) - Elbow
• (E) - Eyes
• (F) - Follow-Through

Simple, right?

To be clear, I do believe all of these points are important...

The problem with the BEEF method is that it's too simple.

Can it be used to teach absolute beginners or young athletes learning how to shoot a basketball for the first time?

Sure.

But once a player has learned the basics, it's time to move on to something more advanced.

I still see way too many coaches using the simple BEEF method with older and more experienced players.

We're letting the players down if our shooting advice doesn't get more advanced as they improve.

Let's go through the more advanced method I recommend...

How to Shoot a Basketball Perfectly in 10 Steps

Step #1 - Shot Preparation

Being a great shooter starts before you receive the basketball.

This step is often overlooked by most players and coaches but can be the difference between having enough time to take a good shot or getting your shot blocked by a defender closing out.

"You don't shoot fast. You get ready to shoot fast" - Don Meyer

Here are the three rules to make sure you're prepared to shoot when you catch the basketball...

a. Start with your knees and hips slightly bent

If you catch the basketball with straight legs, it will take extra time to bend your legs before raising up for your shot.

This is too slow.

b. Show target hands

Showing target hands to the player with the basketball shows them exactly where to pass to your shot pocket (we'll talk about this later).

c. Be mentally prepared to shoot

You'll never be more open than when you first catch the basketball.

As long as you're within your comfortable shooting range, you must be mentally prepared to shoot on the catch.

Step #2 - Hand Placement on the Ball

Upon catching the basketball or raising up into a shot, players must be able to quickly adjust their hands to the correct positions on the basketball.

The shooting hand must be under/behind the basketball and the balance hand should be on the side of the basketball.

The thumb of your shooting hand and the base of the thumb on your balance hand should form a 'T' (as pictured).

All finger pads and hand pads should be touching the basketball.

The only area of your shooting hand not touching the basketball is the small gap in the middle of your hand.

Another important but overlooked detail is that the fingers should be spread comfortably wide on the basketball.

These adjustments must happen immediately upon receiving the basketball.

Step #3 - Balanced Base

"The key to being a good shooter is balance. Everything follows balance" - Larry Bird

Most players and coaches believe that shooting success is mostly to do with the movements of the upper body...

This is far from the truth. Great shooting always starts with the base.

If a player can't get the base of their shot correct, then it's very hard to become a consistent shooter.

A balanced base involves three important factors...

a. Feet slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart

If your feet are too narrow, it's very difficult to stay on balance when raising up for the shot.

If your feet are too wide, you won't get enough lift in your shot.

(Have a photo showing too close, perfect, too wide.)

b. Dominant foot slightly in front

When combined with the next step (the turn), this will improve the balance of your shot and release tension in your shoulder.

For right-handed shooters, this means sliding the right foot forward slightly. The opposite for left-handed shooters.

c. Weight equally distributed on each foot

For obvious reasons, a player should not be leaning to either side when taking a shot.

Your weight should be equally distributed on both feet.

Step #4 - Feet Direction (The Turn)

I could have included this in the 'balanced base' section above, but I feel that this is so important it deserved its own step.

When shooting the basketball, a player's feet should be turned slightly.

For right-handed shooters, their feet should be turned slightly to the left (11 o'clock).

For left-handed shooters, their feet should be turned slightly to the right (1 o'clock).

To understand why this is important, stand at the free-throw line with all 10 toes pointing towards the rim.

If you attempt to keep your elbow lined up with the rim while shooting with this base, you'll notice that tension is required in the chest.

To relieve the body of this tension, players should turn their feet slightly which will allow their elbow and shoulder to line up with the rim more comfortably.

Step #5 - Consistent Shot Pocket

The 'shot pocket' is the area a player is most comfortable starting the basketball from when beginning their shot.

This will usually be around the lower chest or stomach area of a player and will either be usually be in the middle of their body or slightly to the shooting hand side.

All players must find what feels comfortable for them.

Each time a player catches the basketball to shoot, they should be bringing the basketball back to their shot pocket before raising up into their shot.

There are two main reasons for this...

1. Keeping a consistent shot pocket ensures players are shooting the basketball the same way every time they shoot.
2. Since the shot pocket is often low, this will give player much better rhythm as they go up for their shot.

Will there be time when players don't have time to return the basketball to their shot pocket? Sure...

But they'll shoot better when they do.

Step #6 - Eyes on the Target

A while ago I asked 15 shooting coaches which part of the rim they encouraged players to focus on when shooting.

The answers were surprising...

Many of the shooting coaches were teaching their players to aim for different targets on the rim... Yet all of them were able to develop great shooters.

"What does this tell us?"

There isn't one 'correct' target to focus on when shooting.

Players have a number of options...

• The center of the front of the rim.
• The center of the back of the rim.
• The first loop in the net.
• The entire hoop.
• etc.

Whichever target you decide to use, this is the most important thing you must keep in mind at all times...

Once you find a target you're comfortable with, be consistent.

'Front-rim shooters' and 'back-rim shooters' are focusing on targets which are 17 inches (45cm) apart aiming to achieve the same goal.

If you're constantly changing the target you're aiming at, it's nearly impossible for you to become a consistent shooter.

You have to pick one and then allow your shot to develop using that target.

Step #7 - Wrinkle the Wrist

Shooting with a straight wrist is another one of the most common problems for youth players.

Players who do this will often push the basketball towards the rim (flat shot) instead of shooting the basketball up and through the rim.

Fortunately, it's a simple fix with a visual cue.

The aim of this step is to get the wrist of the shooting hand bent back as far as possible (usually a little before 90 degrees).

This will give extra power to the shot and will also create the necessary backspin required to be a good shooter.

When bent back correctly, there will be small wrinkles in the skin on the back of the shooting wrist.

This provides a convenient visual cue for players to know if they're bending their wrist back correctly before shooting.

Step #8 - Elbow Under the Basketball

When you're raising up for the shot, the elbow of your shooting arm should be directly under the basketball.

This requires players to have their upper and lower arm forming an 'L' shape and also have their wrist bent back to 90 degrees (step 7).

Doing this will ensure that the basketball will be shot in a straight line to the rim and also have good backspin.

Players who flare their elbow out while shooting will often miss to the left or right because they're not shooting the basketball straight.

A player will often flare out their elbow when they don't turn their feet correctly (step 4).

This is because the chest requires uncomfortable tension to pull in the elbow when 10 toes are pointing towards the rim.

Step #9 - Balance Hand

The 'balance hand' is what we call the non-shooting hand.

As the name implies, its only role during the shooting motion is helping to balance the basketball on the shooting hand up until the release point.

For right-handed shooters, this is the left hand.

For left-handed shooters, this is the right hand.

If you've been around basketball long enough, you'll often hear this hand referred to as the 'guide hand'.

I don't like this terminology as this hand should never 'guide' the basketball anywhere during the shooting motion.

There should be no force from the balance hand when a shot is taken.

As the elbow starts to extend in the shooting motion, the balance hand releases flat off the side of the basketball.

If the balance hand isn't flat on release, this means that a player has pushed the basketball with their balance hand (most often with their thumb) while in the shooting motion and the shot will usually end up missing left or right.

Step #10 - Rhythm Shot + Follow Through

The final step is where it all comes together...

Shooting with rhythm involves many parts occurring simultaneously:

• The basketball is lifted up from the shot pocket.
• The knees and hips straighten out as the player raises themselves into the air for power.
• The elbow of the shooting arm straightens up in the air once the basketball has been lifted past shoulder height. (To check if you're shooting the basketball up into the air at the correct angle, make sure that the elbow of your shooting arm finishes next to your eyebrow on the follow through).
• Near the peak of the shot, the wrist is snapped in the direction of the rim so that they fingers are pointing towards the ground. This will ensure the basketball has good backspin resulting in a 'soft' shot.
• Also at the peak of the shot, the balance hand will release from the basketball keeping perfectly flat. This ensures the balance hand isn't pushing the basketball.
• The final two fingers to touch the basketball should be the index and middle fingers at the same time.
• When you return to the ground, the rhythm of your jump shot will have guided your body forward slightly of where you took off from.When practicing, I encourage players to hold this form until the basketball has hit the rim so that they can look up and evaluate their technique.

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Why Becoming a Great Shooter is Important

Hesitant about whether you want to spend the hours it takes to become a great shooter?

Here's why it's important that you do...

1. Increases Your Scoring Opportunities

Being a great shooter will increase your scoring from all areas of the court.

Not only will you make more shots from the perimeter, you'll also be able to drive to the basket and score much easier than before.

"Why is this?"

When you're a great shooter, the defense is forced to defend close to you on-ball and off-ball in order to prevent you shooting an outside shot.

This gives the defender a lot less time to react to a cut to the rim or a drive to the basket if you have the basketball.

2. Increases Your Teammate's Scoring Opportunities

Great shooters don't need to touch the basketball to help their team score.

By simply being a scoring threat from the perimeter, you will help your team's offense by creating space on the floor.

Since a shooter’s defender is forced to play close to them to prevent the quick shot, it's difficult for them to play help defense on the other offensive players.

This means that there will be more space inside to finish at the rim, more open cutters, more open driving lanes, etc.

3. More Points on the Scoreboard

At the end of the day, to win more basketball games, you need to put points on the scoreboard.

And improved shooting does that!

If a player is able to make 35% of their three-point shots, they'll be more efficient than a player who makes 50% of their two-point shots.

This is the reason why we're seeing more and more teams at all levels attempt more three-point shots as players become better shooters.

4. Proves You Work on Your Game

There's one rule that will always be true when it comes to shooting...

Shooters aren't born. They're developed.

It's impossible to become a great shooter without a championship-level work ethic and dedication to improve your game.

All coaches and recruiters know this.

Being a great shooter immediately proves to all watching that you have great attention to detail, you work hard, and that you’re disciplined.

These are all traits that recruiters are on the lookout for.

5 Basketball Shooting Form Mistakes (and how to fix them)

Here are the 5 main shooting technique mistakes that I commonly see in players at all levels.

Once you understand what to look for, many of them are simple to fix.

1. Not Shooting With Enough Arc

It's incredibly difficult to become a great shooter if you have a flat shot.

The flatter your shot, the less area of the hoop the basketball has to go through the rim.

In 99% of cases, this occurs because a player pushes the basketball out towards the rim from their chest instead of shooting the basketball up into the air.

To make sure this doesn't happen, ensure players are wrinkling their wrist, have their elbow under the basketball, and their elbow finishes next to their eyebrow on the shot release.

2. Pushing With the Balance Hand Thumb

The traditional basketball shooting motion is a one-handed shot.

The balance hand stabilises the basketball until near the point of release, and then the dominant hand should be doing 100% of the shooting.

But that's not always what happens...

A lot of players fall into a bad habit of using their balance hand thumb to provide extra power on the shot.

This is necessary when a player is young and doesn't have the strength to shoot with the traditional one-handed method. Instead, they compensate for this lack of strength by shooting with two hands.

As players grow older and develop more strength, they must transition away from the two-handed shot and learn to shoot without using the thumb of their balance hand.

3. Not Dipping the Basketball

Nearly every great shooter in basketball history dips the basketball.

• Steph Curry dips.
• Ray Allen dips.
• Dirk Nowitzki dips.
• Steve Nash dips.
• Kevin Durant dips.
• You get the point...

So, why do we have so many coaches pushing players not to dip after they catch the basketball? (yes, I had this happen to me).

I have no idea.

There are three main reasons why it's important to dip the basketball...

1. To ensure a consistent starting point (shot pocket).
2. For rhythm on the shot.
3. To prevent the upper body from being too tense.

Players: Dip the basketball.

4. Encouraging Players to Follow Their Shot

'Follow your shot' is one of the worst pieces of advice a coach can give to one of their players.

Doing so will negatively affect a player's shot in two ways...

a. It will ruin their shooting technique

Due to the rhythm of a jump shot, the motion will naturally take the shooter's upper body back and their lower body forward slightly.

This moves them away from the rim.

Players will be forced to shoot with bad technique to ensure they can sprint in and challenge for the rebound.

b. It will put them in the wrong mindset

When you tell a player to follow their shot, you're telling them that they're probably going to miss.

I think we can all agree that this is a terrible mindset to have before taking a shot.

Unless you know for certain a shot is off (players can always feel the bad ones), then you should never follow your shot.

Players should be putting 100% focus into completing the full shot routine with the best form possible each time they shoot.

5. Fingers Not Spread Wide Enough

Another important teaching point is making sure that players are shooting with their fingers spread comfortably wide on the basketball.

Many young athletes will catch and shoot with their fingers too close together.

The closer the fingers are, the less control players will have when they put up a shot.

The best time to address this point is when you're practicing form shooting with your team.

Get each player to hold the basketball in their shooting pocket and check to make sure each player is spreading their fingers wide enough.

3 Basketball Shooting Drills For Perfect Form

1. Perfects

'Perfects' involve a player beginning in a stationary position with the basketball in their shot pocket and focusing solely on shooting each shot with perfect form.

The goal is to make a specific number of perfect swishes from 4 different positions in front of the rim.

For example:

• 3-feet - 10 perfect swishes.
• 5-feet - 7 perfect swishes.
• 7-feet - 5 perfect swishes.
• 10-feet (free-throws) - 5 perfect swishes.

This is a great drill to begin individual shooting workouts with.

2. Spin Outs

The 'Spin Outs' drill works on catch-and-shoot situations.

This is a great drill for practicing shooting off the 'hop' or shooting off a '1-2 step'. As I said in a previous section, I always encourage players to practice both.

The drill involves players spinning the basketball out in front of themselves, catching the basketball with a hop or 1-2 step, and then rising up into the shot with perfect form.

These can be performed from midrange or from beyond the three-point line depending on the age and skill level of the player.

3. Off-Dribble Form Shooting

The final drill allows players to practice shooting with correct form off the dribble.

This is often the most difficult shot for young players.

To perform this drill, players start several metres behind where they plan to shoot the basketball from.

From there, the player takes 2 - 3 hard dribbles and then practices pulling up for the jump shot on balance.

After each shot, the player collects their own rebound (if they don't have a rebounder), and then returns to the starting position.

The biggest focus of this drill is to stay on balance throughout the entire shot.

6 Common Shooting Technique Questions

Here are the answers to 6 of the most common basketball shooting questions I receive...

1. "Should I shoot using a hop or the 1-2?"

Players must learn how to shoot off both.

I'm 100% against any coach demanding that their players use either the hop or the 1-2 step exclusively.

There are times throughout a game where the hop is better to use and there are times throughout a game where the 1-2 step is better to use.

Eventually, players will develop a preference and I recommend allowing them to make that choice on their own.

But players must be able to shoot off both.

2. "How many shots should I make every week?"

This is how many shots I recommend you make each week depending on the level of shooter you want to become...

• Elite Shooter = 1,500 made shots per week
• Great Shooter = 1,000 made shots per week
• Poor Shooter = 500 made shots per week

This might seem like a low number to some, but I promise you if you're taking all shots from game spots at game speed it won't be easy.

With the amount of distractions we have today, it's crucial all players are scheduling time to get in the gym and work on their shot.

3. "What part of the rim should I look at when I shoot?"

There isn't a 'correct' target every player should be looking at.

Read 'Step 6' and check out this article where 18 shooting experts give their advice.

4. "Should the index or middle finger be last to touch the basketball?"

This is another one of those questions there isn't a 'correct' answer to.

I've always taught the fork (index and middle release at the same time), but there are many great shooting coaches with differing opinions.

I ran a poll on Twitter (follow me!) which received 1,115 votes and 49% of people believe the middle finger should be last to touch the basketball.

I know of very few shooting coaches who recommend this, but it shows that all finger releases should be tested by players.

I believe any of the three can work.

5. "Why is backspin so important?"

Backspin is important while shooting because it creates a 'soft' shot.

When a shot is soft (or has touch), the basketball has more chance of bouncing on the rim and then falling through the hoop.

If a shot is taken without backspin, the ball is going to hit the rim and bounce away with very little chance of a score.

6. "Which direction should my feet be pointing?"

Read 'Step 4'.

Brief answer: Feet should have a slight turn. This allows players to open up their shoulder and get their elbow under the basketball without putting tension on the chest.

11 Basketball Shooting Tips

1.

The great shooters separate themselves from the rest of the pack by spending thousands of hours shooting focused repetitions in the gym.

If you want to learn how to shoot a basketball at a high level, you must be prepared to put in the work to achieve it.

This might seem easy to commit to at first, but I promise you that there will be days when the last thing you feel like doing is going to the gym.

• Cold mornings (and even colder in the gym).
• You didn't sleep well the night before.
• You feel like having a 'lazy day' at home.

The players who can cut through the excuses and get in the gym even when they're not feeling motivated to do so are the ones who separate themselves from the competition.

It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice.

Kobe Bryant

2. Schedule Time for Shooting Practice

If all you do is stumble through each week and fit in shooting practice when it's convenient, I promise you that you'll never become a great shooter.

You must schedule your shooting workouts ahead of time.

Decide how many shots you want to make each week, work out roughly how long it will take, and then schedule your shooting workouts.

Once they're schedule, treat these blocks of time as non-negotiable.

• A friend calls you and wants to hang out? Sorry, you're busy.
• Feel like sleeping in late one day? Sorry, you're busy.

You must make shooting a priority.

3. Always Start Close to The Rim

It's never a good sign to see young players arrive at the gym and immediately start throwing up three-point shots.

Never underestimate the importance of starting close to the rim and making a lot of easy form shots to begin your shooting practice.

This allows you to get into a good rhythm, focus on your shooting technique, and build confidence by making shots.

Don't let your ego get in the way.

If you want to be a great shooter from 25 feet, you better be a great shooter from 4 feet first.

Steve Kerr

4. You Can't Rely on Team Practices for Shooting

Here's a little fact you probably didn't realize...

On average, a player will only shoot 25 - 30 shots in a team practice.

Doesn't sound like much, does it?

Of course, this will depend on the coach's priorities...

But with all the other skills, offenses, and defenses that need to be worked on, coaches simply don't have the time to schedule long blocks of shooting.

What does this mean?

90% of becoming a great shooter occurs outside of team practices.

You must be prepared to put in thousands of repetitions in the gym by yourself or with a teammate.

5. Always Have a Plan

If you simply go to the gym and throw up random shots while laughing with your friends, the rate at which you improve is going to be incredibly slow.

You must have a plan if you want to see quick results.

Ask yourself questions like...

• Where do most of my shots come from during games?
• At the next level where will most of my shots come from?
• What shot do I need to make consistently to become a better player?
• Which areas of the court do I struggle to make shots from?
• etc.

Once you know the answer to these, create a workout.

This will ensure you're taking game shots, from game spots, at game speed.

Then when you get in the gym, you'll know exactly what you need to do.

I hate casual shooting. Every shot is preceded by working to get open and catch and shoot under game-like conditions.

Bobby Knight

6. Track your shooting workouts

I first started advising players to start tracking their made shots after reading a terrific article on shooting coach Dave Hopla.

Dave tracks every single shot he takes… and regularly shoots 98%.

Incredible, right?

In fact, you'll find it hard to find any great shooter that doesn’t meticulously track their makes and misses when working on their shooting.

So, why don’t more youth and high school players do it?

I have absolutely no idea!

It’s an absolute must if a player plans on improving their shot.

Here are 5 quick reasons why tracking shots will make you a great shooter:

1. You cannot improve what you don't measure.
2. It makes every single shot important.
3. Players can set shooting goals and commitments.
4. Players will see improvements.
5. Players will find out their weak shooting areas.

7. Analyze Your Missed Shots

You're going to miss a lot of shots...

Hell, even the best shooters on the planet make less than half of their shots during competitive play.

If you're going to become a great shooter, you must be able to analyze your missed shots and learn from them.

Here's something I want you to keep in mind...

Great shooters miss front and back. Poor shooters miss left and right.

"Why is this?"

In most cases, when a shot is missed due to hitting the front or back of the rim, it's because the players didn't judge the distance correctly or due to fatigue in the arms and legs.

When a player misses left or right, it's often due to a shooting technique issue.

While practicing, form the habit of looking up after each shot and evaluating the placement of both of your hands.

8. Incorporate Conditioning into Your Shooting Workouts

You're going to be fatigued while you're taking shots during games.

If you want to be a great in-game shooter, it's incredibly important that you replicate this feeling during your shooting workouts.

For players wondering why they can always shoot great while chucking up shots before practice but never in games...

This is likely reason why.

Being able to shoot the ball when you've expended so much energy at the defensive end of the floor is an amazing skill.

Steve Kerr

Here are a few ways you can add conditioning to your shooting practices:

1. Run the floor

After a specific amount of made shots, sprint a full length of the floor before continuing.

Once you've completed a few up-and-backs, you'll definitely feel yourself needing to put more focus into every shot.

2. Rebound for yourself

Rebound your own shots instead of getting a parent or teammate to rebound for you.

This will add a quick sprint after every missed or made shot.

9. Work on Your Inside Game, Too!

Want to know what's better than a player who can consistently knock down an outside shot?

A player who can consistently knock down and outside shot AND finish strong at the rim.

Understand this...

When you do become a great shooter, the opposition is going to start defending you differently than your teammates.

The opposition will be forced to player closer to you, they'll jump at more of your shot fakes, and they'll fight over screens instead of slipping under them.

All of this will lead to many more drive opportunities that wouldn't usually be there for a player who struggles shooting from outside.

Make sure you're able to take advantage of these opportunities by having a great shot fake and being able to finish strong around the rim!

10. Know the Shots You Should be Taking During Games

As you move from practices to games, it's important for all players to understand which areas of the floor are good shots for them.

The unwritten rule is that a players should be able to make 6-7/10 from a spot unguarded during practice before they start taking a shot from that spot during games (HS level).

Unfortunately for some, shooting the basketball is not an equal opportunity decision.

If you can't shoot well from certain areas of the court, you don't get to take those shots.

The players who spend thousands of hours in the gym are rewarded during games by shooting more than some of their teammates.

If you want to shoot more, practice more.

Shooting percentage is just as much about decision making as it is about technique.

Jeff Van Gundy

11. Don't Expect Instant Results

There is one thing I can promise you...

You're not going to become a great shooter overnight.

• You'll feel like you're not making progress at all...
• You'll feel like it's pointless to continue...
• You'll feel like you want to give up...

But if you're consistent, the results will come.

This means being consistent with multiple weeks and months of working hard on your shot, not multiple days of practice.

I've had many players come to me upset because they've been making 200 shots a day for five days in a row and they haven't seen any progress.

It doesn't happen that quickly!

The process takes time.

A Special Note for Basketball Coaches...

If a youth player is shooting with bad technique, it's our fault.

Yep, you read that correctly...

Not any one coach specifically, but all of us as a whole.

Players fall into certain shooting habits early and we can't expect 5 - 12 year old kids to know the correct way to shoot a basketball.

It’s our responsibility as coaches to ensure that our players are shooting with great technique by teaching them correct form and using shooting technique drills in practice.

I once wrote an article explaining that there are only two steps to becoming a great shooter…

1. Master the Mechanics (Coach’s responsibility)

The first step to becoming a great shooter is mastering shooting technique.

It’s the coach’s responsibility to learn what great shooting technique is and teach it to their players.

It’s one of our most important roles in assisting players to develop their shot.

2. Lots of Smart Repetitions (Player’s responsibility)

The responsibility of the second step rests solely on the shoulders of each individual player…

Putting in the time to shoot the amount of shots it takes to be a great shooter (I recommend 1,500 makes a week).

There simply isn’t enough time during practice for players to get many shots up during team practice.

The bulk of these makes must come during the player’s own time.

Photo and Video Credit:

A big thank you to Ryan Razooky for providing this blog post with images and videos of the different steps on how to shoot a basketball.

Conclusion

Even after 6,000+ words on how to shoot a basketball, it's important to understand that there is not one 'correct' way to shoot.

• Steph Curry
• Dirk Nowitzki
• Reggie Miller
• Ray Allen
• Klay Thompson
• Peja Stojakovic

All of these players are world-class shooters with very different shooting techniques.

Use the 10-steps I've outlined above as a guide to develop your own shot and then make subtle changes to find what works best for you.

Methods of teaching children of senior preschool age the elements of playing basketball

Methodological recommendations elements of playing basketball for preschool age”

Compiled Zyazeva Irina Ivanovna teacher
Content

1. Physical upbringing in the life of a preschooler………p.3

2. Role basketball in the all-round development of a preschooler……………………………………………p.3

3. Basketball as a method of physical education……….page 4

4. Formation actions with the ball, in preschool children, when learning to play basketball…………….p.6

5. Organizational and methodological recommendations………page 8

6. Recommendations on the technique of playing basketball…………page 12

7. Conditions conducting the educational process……………..page 14

8. Regulations games for preschoolers……………………..page 14

9. Equipment playgrounds and equipment for the game …….page 23

10. Application 1…………………………………………..page 17

11. Application 2…………………………………………..page 18

12. Application 3 …………………………………………page 20

13. List literature……………………………………..page 23

Physical education in the life of a preschooler.

Physical education plays a major role in overall development modern preschooler. Preschool is the age at which the foundations of health, physical development are laid, motor skills are formed skills, the foundation is created for the education of physical qualities, the formation foundations of a healthy lifestyle. The child's body has great potential for training, and this makes it possible to introduce sports elements accessible to children in the system of physical education of the preschool educational institution. After all, mastering the elements of sports games in preschool age forms the basis for further sports. Together with those preschool children are not recommended to play sports in direct sense of the word, i.e. prepare and participate children in sports competitions in order to achieve high results. But individual elements actions in sports games and exercises, elements of competition not only possible, but also useful.

Physical education is one of the necessary conditions for a correct development of children. Introduction to sports from early childhood gives a person a physical hardening, brings up dexterity, parity and speed of reaction, increases activity, develops a sense of friendship. Full physical development of children is possible only with the complex use of physical education means: natural factors, hygiene measures and physical exercises. Great place in comprehensive physical development of children is occupied by sports exercises, as well as elements of sports games.

Basketball is a sport game. dynamic, emotional, a variety of actions in different situations in basketball attract children senior preschool age, forming interest and passion for it. Through a variety of games, game exercises, tasks, relay races, preschoolers will learn the basics of playing basketball in a preschool setting.

The role of basketball in a comprehensive development.

Basketball is a ball game. In games and activities with the ball, preschoolers improve the skills of most basic movements. However, ball games This is a kind of complex gymnastics. During play, children practice only in throwing and catching the ball, throwing it into the basket, throwing range from a standstill and from a running start, but also in walking, running, jumping. All these children perform movements in a constantly changing environment. And this contributes the formation of skills in children of senior preschool age independently apply movements depending on the conditions of the game. Since they are still weak the ability to precise movements is developed, any actions with the ball have positive influence on the development of this quality.

Exercises and ball games with appropriate organization and methods of carrying out have a positive effect on physical development and child's performance. A variety of sports exercises comprehensively affect the muscular system of children, strengthen their bone apparatus, develop the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, regulate metabolism, enhancing its functional effect.

Through sports exercises, children master the technique performing movements, separate tactical combinations of a sports game, requiring the interaction of participants, endurance, determination, courage. Through games and game exercises, children will learn to manage not only with their movements, but also with emotions in a variety of conditions, in various game situations.

Basketball is a team game, and in team games often there are conflicts, disputes between children, which children will resolve also during games. Games and exercises with the ball develop the child's behavioral skills in a team, foster comradely relationships based on cooperation and mutual assistance.

Elements of sport help greatly increase the functionality of the child's body. After all, motor skills formed in children under 7 years old form the foundation for their further improvement at school, facilitate the mastery of more complex movements, allow them to achieve high results in sports in the future. Development of a common endurance and physical qualities such as agility, speed, coordination movements, motor reaction, orientation in space, learning motor skills will contribute to the health of children general preschool age.

Basketball as method of physical education.

garden” activities of children with a ball are included from the second year of life. They are occupy a significant place among other means of physical education and become more difficult from group to group due to the introduction of additional tasks, as well as more complex ways to do it. In the preparatory group for school, except for throwing the ball in different ways with different tasks, throwing on range and on target, the formation of skills of dribbling, hitting the ball, catching, passing, and throwing the ball into the basket.

Throwing, rolling balls contribute to the development eye, coordination, dexterity, rhythm, coordination of movements. They are form the ability to grab, hold, throw an object, teach to count throw direction, coordinate efforts with distance, develop expressiveness of movement, spatial orientation. In ball games the physical qualities of the child develop: speed, jumping ability, strength. In children preschool age, the ability for precise movements is still poorly developed, therefore any actions with the ball have a positive impact on the development of this quality. Exercises and ball games with their appropriate organization carrying out have a positive effect on physical development and performance child. Exercises with balls of various weights and volumes develop not only large, but also small muscles of both hands, increase the mobility of the finger joints and brushes, which is especially important for a six-year-old child preparing to study in school. When catching and throwing the ball, the child uses both hands. it contributes to the harmonious development of the central nervous system and everything organism. Basketball is taught in a variety of ways. actions with the ball, which provides the necessary physical activity for all muscle groups of the child, the muscles holding the spine are especially important when formation of correct posture.

Collective ball games create favorable conditions for the upbringing of positive moral and volitional traits of children. Such games teach to overcome selfish urges, bring up endurance. In Game the child always has the opportunity to test his strength and make sure of success actions. Emotionality, dynamism, variety of actions and gaming situations in basketball attract children of senior preschool age to this game.

Basketball elementary actions can be widely used in senior and preparatory to school groups of kindergarten. In the classroom at the same time ball games and special exercises to consolidate skills may be included possession of them. Teaching children the basic techniques of ball possession in a game environment should be aimed at achieving favorable physical development and versatile motor fitness of children, as well as familiarization of children with basketball in an accessible form. Basketball is a sport that requires appropriate physical, technical and tactical preparation of the players, which achieved through special and constant training. A main attention should be directed not to special training, but to the creation of general prerequisites for successful teaching of sports games at school.

Formation actions with the ball in preschool children when learning to play basketball.

Outdoor ball game requires a certain amount of effort mental activity of children: analysis of the situation, decision-making, appropriate situation, anticipation of possible actions of the enemy. game in basketball is a team, the joint actions of the players in it are due to a single purpose. It is complex and emotional, includes fast running, jumping, throwing, carried out in originally conceived combinations carried out with opposition of partners in the game. Playing basketball is different from outdoor games more certainty. The composition of teams is limited to a set number participants, and the duration of the game - a certain time. She has established rules that determine the accuracy of motor actions, conducted with the participation of a judge. Correct markup is required sites, related equipment and inventory.

Basketball technique consists of two types of actions. For one of them is characterized by movements performed without the ball and with the ball in hands without transfer to his partner. These include: standing, stopping, turning, jumping, false movements. The second type of action is more specific to basketball - catching, passing, dribbling and throwing the ball into the basket.

The most important principle for selecting content for primary education methods of playing basketball for preschool children is to highlight those actions with and without the ball, which form the basis of the technique of any mobile and sports ball games; accessible to children of preschool age; give the most effective result in solving game problems. Selected for learning actions should ensure that the necessary for them mastering the tension of forces with the level of development of those involved.

In order to successfully master ball actions, it is necessary to teach children such movement techniques as standing, running, jumping, turning, stopping, as well as actions with the ball: passing the ball with two hands from the chest and with one hand from shoulders, catching with both hands at chest level, dribbling with the right hand in a straight line with a change in direction, with the opposition of another player, throwing the ball in basket with two hands from the chest and one hand from the shoulder.

Initially, the main task of training is to form certain skills to handle the ball, feel its properties and produce in according to them their movements. Therefore, during this period it is advisable to give a lot of different actions and also play freely with the ball. Recommended game "Play, play, don't lose the ball" (see appendix). It is necessary to ensure that children liked the ball lessons so that they would be satisfied after the games and with looking forward to playing more. Fun, laughter are constant companions child.

Children should then be taught how to hold the ball correctly with both hands on chest level, fingers should be apart, hands should lie behind - on the side, muscles hands are relaxed. It is equally important to teach children to accept in the future maintain the main stance of the basketball player, from which you can quickly, conveniently and successfully perform any action with the ball and without the ball. While the legs are bent knees, spaced shoulder-width apart, one of them is set half a step forward. The body is directed forward, its weight is distributed on both legs. Arms folded at the elbows and are near the body.

After the children have learned to stand properly and hold the ball, move around the court, you can teach them to catch the ball with both hands, standing on place, then with an exit towards the flying ball, to the sides, back, etc. The child's inability to catch the ball often causes resentment. He tries to pin the ball hands to the chest, and when he does not have time to do this, the ball flies right in the face. flying the ball must be met with hands as early as possible. Widely spaced brushes fingers form, as it were, half of the ball in which the ball must fit. Need follow the flight of the ball. As soon as the ball touches your fingertips, you need to grab it and pull it towards you with a shock-absorbing movement towards you.

Catching the ball, as well as other elements of basketball in different conditions, combined with other actions, contribute to the improvement of the action being studied, the ability to further apply it independently in the game situations.

Parallel to catching the ball, it is necessary to teach children how to pass the ball two hands from the chest from a place, and then in motion. Children should pass the ball from the correct stance, holding it with both hands at chest level. They must describe with the ball a small arc to the body - down - on the chest and, extending the arms forward, send the ball away from you, with an active movement of the brush, while unbending legs. In the process of learning to pass the ball, it is necessary to remind children that the elbows should be lowered along the body, which should be thrown at chest level partner, and that the ball should be accompanied by sight and hands.

One of the most important things to do with the ball is to dribble it. It allows the player to move around the court while holding the ball. When dribbling children learn to move on slightly bent legs, tilting the body a few ahead. The hand leading the ball is bent at the elbow, the hand is with freely spaced fingers is superimposed on the ball from above and away from you. aftershocks balls are performed somewhat to the side of the player, evenly, in coordination with the movement of the child. Many children try to dribble the ball straight in front of them, hit the ball from above, which interferes with moving forward, do not know how to combine the rhythm arm movements with the rhythm of footwork, control the ball and therefore often lose it. As a result of systematic training in dribbling, children develop the ability to successfully control the ball even without visual control, advancing with the side step, changing the pace of running, the height of the ball bounce and the direction of movement. The most favorable ball dribbling rhythm for preschool children is such that for two steps of the child there is one hit of the ball on site.

Passing the ball and throwing it into the basket are similar in their structure of movements, Children of the preparatory group for school should be taught throwing the ball into the basket from a place or fixing a stop after catching and dribbling ball. Throwing the ball into the basket with both hands from the chest from a place follows from the same starting position, as in the method of passing the ball. Keeping the ball level chest, the child should describe a small arc down - towards himself and, straightening his arms up, direct the ball towards the target while extending the legs. Hands and fingers open, performing a guiding push. From the very beginning of training pay attention to the fact that children throw the ball while standing in the correct stance, took aim, followed the ball with their eyes, did not move their elbows to the side.

Organizational - guidelines.

Age characteristics and physical abilities of children, the specifics of the work of a preschool institution determine both specific teaching methods and the form of conducting classes on teaching children how to play basketball. Depending on how age will be taken into account features and physical abilities of preschoolers, exercises can give various results in health, educational and educational respect.

children with a certain type of game and the basics of its technique.

The task of teaching the game of basketball to older children preschool age is to, taking into account individual age characteristics of the child, purposefully develop and improve qualities and abilities in the course of performing tasks that require feasible physical and mental effort.

A distinctive feature of learning to play basketball in preschool is an emotional orientation. After all, positive emotional tone is the most important prerequisite for health, warns the development of various diseases, and also supports children's interest in physical culture. A variety of game exercises, outdoor games captivates children so much that they sometimes "forget" about the time. Knowing joy and pleasure from the activities he proposed, preschoolers leave classes with desire to continue it as soon as possible. Thus, a conscious interest is formed and motivation to do not only basketball, but also physical education in general.

The basis of the methodology for teaching the game of basketball, as well as other sports games, the game form of conducting classes is laid. AT the content of the classes effectively combines game exercises and relay races, outdoor games and sports exercises.

The content of the classes combines a number of didactic principles, among which the principles of accessibility and individual approach play significant role, since sports games are quite complex for learning by preschoolers. An individual approach is achieved by selecting methods training and education depending on the level of assimilation of educational material each child, as well as taking into account the reaction of his body to the given physical load. Technique training is carried out gradually, by complicating conditions for performing movements.

Teaching preschoolers to play basketball is useful divided into three stages: preparatory main and final.

At the preparatory stage, the main tasks are: increase in general physical fitness; improvement of the overall endurance; improving running technique and ball possession; improvement health and, above all, the activity of the cardiovascular system and organs breathing. The implementation of this stage is carried out in everyday life. preschoolers through outdoor games and exercise during walks, during time during independent motor activity of children, directly during physical education and sports activities. This stage in temporary relationship can last from several months to six months or more.

The main stage is the stage of direct learning to play in basketball.

The main and most effective form of education preschoolers playing basketball - classes that are advisable to conduct in the form of a sports and health circle called, for example, "Merry ball”, “Young basketball player”, “School of the ball”, etc. basketball elements can be also included in the program teaching material on physical education at throughout the academic year. The duration of these classes is 25-30 minutes.

Presence of a three-part form of classes (introductory part, main, final) allows the teacher to rationally distribute training material.

For each lesson, health-improving, educational and educational tasks.

The introductory part is a warm-up, the purpose of which is to preparation of the child's body for more intensive work in the main part lessons. The content of the introductory part may include various types of walking (on toes, on the heels, on the outside of the foot, with a roll from heel to toe, with a high raising the knees, with an overlap of the lower leg back, with cotton under the knee, etc. ) and running (in a column one at a time, with rebuilding in pairs, "snake", diagonally, backwards, turning around on a signal, etc.), as well as jumps, jumps, breathing exercises and outdoor games.

Length of introductory part for older preschoolers – up to 3-4 min. Thus, the exercises of the introductory part of the lesson are introductory. exercises for the study of movements in the main part of the classes.

The content of the main part of the lesson is varied. She is starts with a small outdoor switchgear complex or an outdoor game. In this part of the lesson combining more intense exercises with less intense ones provides an optimal level of physical and mental stress on the body older preschooler. Movements are selected fast, energetic, requiring endurance, as well as increasing the functional state of the body. Complex Outdoor switchgear can be learned and performed within 4-5 lessons, no more. Agreed the implementation of already learned and mastered movements will allow the child's body prepare for the development of a new load, and the teacher - the most rational and effectively distribute their forces when performing the main types of movements.

As practice shows, when teaching preschoolers the technical basics of the game of basketball, it is advisable to use the so-called lead-up exercises, i.e. movements similar in structure to the main elements of the technique of a particular movement. Children basketball exercises performed with both right and left hand.

At the same time, it is necessary to ensure conscious development children exercise and do not limit their creativity. And this aspect will achieved when the child knows when and under what conditions he be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired. For example, older preschoolers who have mastered the elementary technique of playing basketball in kindergarten will be able to play this game in a team of older children at school, at home in the yard or somewhere on vacation, etc.

Duration of the main part - up to 20 min.

Thus varied and fascinating in The content of the main part of the lesson will allow the teacher to realize the tasks.

In the final part of the lesson, you must bring the child's body in a relatively calm and even state. This will promote: walking combined with breathing exercises, exercises on relaxation and relaxation, quiet play, etc. Duration the final part is 4-5 minutes.

The final stage - the stage of improvement technical, elementary tactical skills of playing basketball, i.e. the basketball game itself. A warm-up is required before every game. consisting of exercises already familiar to children.

Basketball match between two teams consisting of children of the same or two groups of preschool children, it is advisable to include in the program Health Day, sports holiday, joint with parents physical culture and recreation activities, etc. all lessons of this stage are held on the street.

Preschoolers need to know the basic rules of playing basketball.

Basketball is a collective game, and the players relate to each other friend with respect, despite the spirit of competition and the desire to win.

teaching basketball technique.

When learning to catch, pass, dribble and throw the ball lead-up exercises play an important role. They bear significant resemblance to the main action studied, but are simpler and easier to children. Leading exercises allow you to highlight the main link of the studied movement, which facilitates the development of motor action.

At the initial stage of the formation of ball possession skills, attention the child should be directed to the quality of the movement, and not to achieving a certain result with the help of this movement. If the children are still have not fully mastered the new movement, the skill has not yet been formed, then the competition on the speed of the movement contributes to their incorrect fixation. But this does not mean that at the initial stage of the formation of actions with the ball, the main the only method of teaching should be exercise. Wide application of gaming method is possible from the very beginning. Using games and game exercises, which can account for 60-70%, satisfy children's desire to play. Effective use of outdoor games, where each player acts for himself, combined with training.

In the future, it is advisable to use outdoor games in which the result of the team depends on the participation of each child acting regardless of their partners. Such games increase the responsibility of the child to the team and encourage him to act in the most effective way, mobilizing the maximum efforts to achieve the best result.

After the children learn how to catch, pass, lead and throw the ball clearly, at a fast pace, without much effort, it becomes possible play more complex, closer to basketball, as well as basketball simplified rules. In such games, children must interact with the ball, which increases activity and creates conditions for the fastest and most meaningful formation of skills of actions with a ball.

When teaching the elements of basketball, it is especially important to ensure their conscious understanding. Children's understanding of the meaning of movements speeds up the process the formation of motor skills, and, most importantly, contributes to the ability to independently select effective actions in subsequent games and it is advisable to use them. A conscious attitude to actions with the ball arises in children only on condition that the educator explains their meaning in various application situations, explains how they should be performed. The child must know why in a particular game environment more it is expedient to apply certain actions, to perform them in a certain way, at a certain speed and in a certain direction. For example, children explain that you should only dribble in play if you are not you can give it to your partner. When a defender approaches, it is safer to lead the ball with the farthest hand and low rebound. No need to rush, it's better to dribble closer to the goal or to a more free place to pass the ball to a partner.

For the conscious attitude of the child to actions with the ball not enough explanation and demonstration: it is necessary to enable the child exercise, act, actively apply the acquired knowledge in the game activities. Only when combining an explanation of the technique of actions with a demonstration and through the exercises of the children themselves, the child develops a conscious attitude to actions with the ball, the ability to use them appropriately in game activities.

Ball games need to teach children to coordinate their actions with the actions of comrades on the basis of friendly relations and cohesion. To do this, you can create permanent teams in the group, encourage loyalty to teammates, preventing children from going over to the side adversary, although this conditional adversary is the children of their group.

In ball games, children should develop the habit of forgoing personal interests in order to achieve a common goal. For this you can use restriction of actions with the ball introduce additional requirements. For example: limiting the distance of the ball, including the task of throwing the ball to the catcher after how the ball will go around all the players on the team.

Often in ball games there is a need to provide assistance a player who finds himself in a difficult situation, while sometimes having to risk your favorite role in the game. Children should be taught to do this.

As one of the tactical elements in many games with the ball, the use of distractions by players is allowed and encouraged. They are aimed at diverting the attention of the enemy through false actions, preceding the main ones, in order to beat it. Children of senior preschool age learn such actions with the ball and without the ball. For distraction the guys were encouraged when it helped to free themselves from the guardianship of a friend, go to an empty place to receive the ball or take a comfortable position for throwing the ball into the basket or passing it. It is necessary to constantly monitor so that cheating, which is a direct violation of the rules of the game, is not allowed.

Conditions conducting the educational process.

Ball games are held in spring, summer, autumn during walks. Their duration is 15-20 minutes. It is advisable to combine games on a walk with physical education classes. If classes are held in the morning, then games with it is better to organize a ball during a walk after a daytime sleep and vice versa. It is inappropriate immediately after the end of classes: drawing, mathematics, native language, etc. - to teach the elements of basketball during a walk. Better give children the opportunity to spend some time doing other activities: children get tired in the classroom, and in order to master certain actions with the ball, the rules games they will have to focus again, think, which will lead to extra mental load.

It is advisable to play some games leading to basketball with a subgroup of children, combining them with other exercises of a sports nature, or with other activities that do not require constant supervision of the educator. After mastering certain actions with the ball and the structure of the game, you need to lead children to independent ball games without direct educator's guide. If one subgroup of children is playing with a ball, the teacher may at this time lead another subgroup for the implementation of sports exercises or the improvement of basic movements, without leaving completely without control of playing children.

Rules of the game for preschoolers.

The goal of the game.

The game is played between teams of five players. The purpose of each teams in the game - throw as many balls as possible into the opponent's basket, observing this is the rules of the game.

Game participants.

Each team consists of 5 players on the court and several spare. One of the players is the captain. Players on the same team must have decals worn on the back and chest.

Judging.

The teacher monitors the players' compliance with the rules of the game, makes remarks and gives signals in case of violation of the rules, counts the hit of the ball in basket, resolves disputes.

Game time.

The game consists of two five-minute halves, between which five minute break. The teacher controls the time of the game without stopping hours. During the break and at the end of the game, a sedentary ball game is played (3-4 minutes). In order to bring the body of the child to a more relaxed state.

Game score.

When the ball hits the basket, the team is awarded two points. The game can end in a win for one team or a draw.

Game rules.

The teacher can change players during the game and during break. The ball can be passed, thrown or dribbled in any direction. Strike on the ball with a fist or foot is prohibited. Accidental contact of the ball with the foot is not violation. The ball is out of play if it touches the floor, a player or object outside the site. The ball is considered out of play by a player who touched him last. If the teacher is in doubt who is the last touched the ball, a jump ball is awarded. The player who received the ball in motion can take no more than three steps with him, after which he must perform passing, throwing or dribbling. A player is not allowed to dribble the ball with both hands. simultaneously.

Violations.

Violation is non-observance of the rules of the game listed above. Usually, after an infringement, the ball is put into play by a player of the opposing commands. Throwing the ball into play is always done from behind the touchline, against the place on the court where the infringement was committed.

Start of the game and jump ball.

The draw of the initial and jump ball is made in the central circle at the start of each period, when holding the ball when two players from opposing teams hold the ball at the same time when the ball goes out of play from simultaneous touching by the players of both teams or when the teacher doubts from whom the ball came out, when the ball gets stuck in the basket, when it is committed mutual personal error. When drawing the initial and controversial throw the teacher throws the ball up between the players, and after it reaches highest point, players can touch it.

Regulations behavior.

Children must always be correct when playing. players, who behave in an unruly or rude manner should be temporarily removed from the site. It is forbidden to: pull clothes, hands, push, substitute leg, etc.

Hardware playgrounds and equipment for the game.

Baskets must be used with a shield, the length of which is 120 cm, height 90 cm, the inner diameter of the baskets is 45 cm. The mesh should be 40 cm long. Baskets are hung no lower than 180 cm, no higher than 200 cm above the level of the platform. The shields are made of whole solid wood, their surface is painted white. color, and the edges are outlined in a red line 5 cm wide.

Balls can be used in different weights and diameters. When learning dribbling is better to use inflatable balls. Baby rubber balls bad bounce off the floor, and, leading them, the children make great efforts, which leads taking the wrong stance.

The most convenient area for ball games, 13 m long, 7 wide m. On the site, side and front lines and a circle for drawing should be marked controversial balls in the center of the court with a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sites can be different coatings, but wood is best - they are easy to clean, they are good the ball bounces.

The game can also be played in the sports hall of the preschool institutions. Equipment and inventory according to the site.

Application 1

Methods of working with children.

Sample Exercises to Prepare for Learning Transmission Techniques - catching the ball.

1. ball throw up and catching it with one or two hands.

2. ball throw down in front of you and catching it with one and two hands.

3. Throw ball to a partner in a way convenient for children, with one and two hands.

4. ball throw up with a blow down on the floor and catching it with both hands.

5. ball throw up in front of you with a clap and catching it.

6. Hitting the ball on floor with a clap, turning around and catching it.

7. walking with throwing the ball and catching it with both hands.

8. Passing the ball with both hands from the chest into the wall and catching it.

9. Passing the ball in a line and in a circle.

10. Passing the ball two and one hand to each other in a pair.

Dribbling exercises.

1. Hitting the ball on the floor with one hand and catching it with both hands while standing and walking.

2. Hitting the ball on floor with the right hand and catch with the left hand, and vice versa.

3. Dribbling in place with the right and left hand.

4. hitting the ball in place with the right and left hand.

5. Dribbling on the spot with the right and left hand, followed by the transfer of the ball with both hands in an arbitrary way.

6. alternation tossing the ball with impacts on the floor.

7. Dribbling, by striking it with the palm of your hand (in an arbitrary way).

8. Dribbling, step stop and pass the ball.

9. Dribbling around you.

10. Dribbling with change in speed and direction of movement.

Exercises to prepare for throwing the ball into the basket

1. Throw ball through a net stretched above the child's head (in an arbitrary way).

2. Throwing the ball into a hoop located on the floor, from a distance of 2-2.5 meters, from below, above and behind heads.

3. Hitting the ball on the floor and throws it at the basketball backboard.

4. Throw the ball in basket, throwing the ball into a basket standing on the floor, in a way convenient for children.

5. Throw the ball in basket after dribbling with stop fixation.

Application 2

Sample lesson plans.

Lesson #1

Tasks. To form the ability to act with the ball, teach quickly respond to the signal, cultivate endurance and attention.

Benefits. Rubber balls according to the number of children, whistle.

Content and methodology.

First part.

1. Walking one after another with the ball in hand. Throw the ball up and catch him 5-6 times in a row.

2. Throwing the ball up and catching it after bouncing off the floor. Learn follow the ball when throwing, catch it with your palms. Repeat 8-10 times.

3. Rolling the ball leaning over with both hands. Exercise perform all children at the same time 4-6 times. Remind you to watch when riding forward, catching up with the ball not to interfere with a friend.

Second part. Outdoor game "Play, play, don't lose the ball." Remind the children what You can move with the ball. Explain that after the signal it is necessary to you can catch the ball faster and keep it loose, with both hands at the level chest, fingers wide apart. Repeat 5-6 times.

Third part. Sedentary game "Be careful" (3-4 min.). Children become in circle, in the middle of its leader - the educator. He throws the ball to someone circle, using deceptive actions, and he must catch the ball. Not catching the ball receives a penalty point. Remind the children how to take the ball.

Lesson #2.

Tasks. Learn to catch the ball, develop ball throwing skills, promote the development of the eye, coordination of movement and dexterity, teach play together.

Benefits. Rubber balls according to the number of children, whistle.

Content and methodology.

First part.

1. Throwing the ball up and catching it after the bounce. Repeat 6-8 once. Before each throw, the teacher checks whether the children took the ball correctly, and reminds that the ball must be caught with a shock-absorbing movement.

2. Game "10 passes". Repeat 2-3 times. Pay attention to ball catching technique.

Second part. Outdoor game "Overtake the ball" (6-8 minutes). Good first time organize the game at a slow pace so that everyone understands it correctly, and then hold competitions.

Third part. Free game of children with a ball on the court. Every child has ball. The teacher makes sure that the children do not push, play together, encourage and prompts. Helps some children individually.

Lesson #3.

Tasks. Teach children to dribble on the spot, exercise in passing-catching the ball, to promote the development of coordination of movements, orientation in space, learn to pass the ball.

Allowance. Rubber balls according to the number of children, whistle.

Content and methodology.

First part.

1. Dribble on the spot with the right, left hand for 2 minutes. Explain children that the ball should be pushed down with the hand, and not hit on it, including in the work hand and forearm. Spread your fingers wide, dribble the ball forward and to the side.

2. Dribbling the ball around with the right, left hand for two minutes.

3. Dribble on the spot with the right, left hand, changing the height of the rebound ball, direction and dribbling speed.

Second part.

1.Children in pairs pass the ball with one hand from the shoulder at a distance 2.5-3 meters. Learn to accompany the ball with either the right or the left hand (2 minutes).

2. Outdoor game "For the ball". make sure the kids are right passed the ball, tried to accurately throw it to the partner in the game (8 minutes).

Third part. Children stand behind a line in five columns, two to three meters from which has 5 hoops. They take turns throwing the balls into the hoops, trying to hit them in any way.

Application 3

1. Movable ball games.

"Play, play, don't lose the ball."

Tasks. Teach children to listen to the signal, let them feel the physical qualities of the ball, to form the ability to control the ball and play with it interfering with a friend, to find a free place on the site.

Description of the game. All children are located on the playground and everyone plays with the ball at will. After the teacher's signal, everyone should, as far as possible, move the ball up faster. Latecomers receive a penalty point. The game is repeated.

Options. After the teacher's signal, all players must correctly hold the ball or take a basketball stance.

Guidelines. Before the game, the teacher calls the movement with ball that children can play.

2. Games with passing, catching the ball.

"10 gears".

Tasks. Teach children to pass-catch the ball, develop skills coordinate actions with comrades, cultivate a desire to help a comrade perform the movements correctly.

Description of the game. Children become pairs at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from each other. Each pair has a ball. On a signal, the children begin to pass the ball to each other. friend in a given way, being careful not to drop him on the ground. The couple wins making 10 passes faster without dropping the ball.

Guidelines. Draw the children's attention to the fact that the ball you need to catch it without touching your chest, but throw it to your partner at chest level.

Overtake the ball.

Tasks. Learn to pass, catch the ball, bring up responsibility in front of the team.

Description of the game. 2 or 4 teams play. Players of each team become in a circle and choose those who have the ball. After the signal educators, the drivers give the ball to the player standing to their right, and they themselves run to the left, run around the circle and take their place. Those who received the ball pass next to the right, etc. When the first one returns to his place, he runs next player. The game continues until everyone has run around the circle and the ball will not return to the driver. The team that finishes the game the fastest wins.

"Behind the ball".

Tasks. Learn to pass, catch the ball with both hands from the chest, develop the ability to navigate the site, bring up responsibility to team.

Description of the game. Children are divided into several teams. Every team is divided into two columns, which stand one against the other at a distance 2-3 meters. At the driver of the ball. After the signal, the driver passes the ball opposite to the one standing in the column to the child on command, and he runs to the end of the opposite column, i. e. e. for the sword. The catcher also passes the ball opposite to the one standing and goes for ball. The game continues until all players have returned to their places, and the balls are not will be with the drivers.

Guidelines. Children will quickly understand where to run after passing the ball if it is explained to them that they must move after the ball, the direction in which they threw the ball.

3. Games for learning to dribble.

Ball Catcher.

Tasks. Teach children to dribble in the correct stance right and left hand running, changing the direction and speed of movement, cultivate honesty and justice.

Description of the game. Children with balls move freely around the playground, one of them is the driver. His goal, while driving the ball, is to hit someone with his hand. If it's for him succeeds, then the one whom he touched becomes the driver, and the driver becomes the player.

Guidelines. At first, the role of the driver is played by educator, and in the future - a child who freely controls the ball.

4. Games with throwing the ball into the basket.

Five Throws.

Tasks. Teach children to throw the ball into the basket, develop accuracy, accuracy of movements, cultivate honesty and justice.

Description of the game. Children are located at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from baskets. At the signal of the teacher, all the children throw the balls into the basket. The one who wins who will get into the basket 5 times faster, in the specified way.

5. Games with catching, passing and dribbling.

Ball for the captain.

Tasks. Learn how to use a variety of ball movements in the game, coordinate their actions with the actions of a partner.

Description of the game. Children are divided into two teams. On every team the captain is selected, who becomes in a circle drawn at the end of a stranger site. Children throw the ball to their captain, and opponents try to intercept the ball and pass it to your captain.

Guidelines. The ball can be dribbled, passed to a friend game, you can't run with it.

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Methodology for teaching the elements of basketball to children aged 5-6