The fifth virtual event from the GVTSSP is the Virtual Basketball Challenges. Pupils will attempt these challenges during their PE lessons. 

There are six challenges to take part in, with each challenge testing a different basketball skill.

Challenge 1 - QUICK DRIBBLE

• Pupils stand still with feet about hip width apart.
• Pupils bounce (dribble) the ball as many times as they can using their left or right hand, or alternating between the two. 
• The ball must be kept under control at all times.
• One controlled bounce (dribble) from ground to hand counts as one point. 
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds, Years 5/6 = 20 seconds.
• How many times can you bounce (dribble) the ball within the time limit?

Challenge 2 - FIGURE OF 8

• Pupils squat down with legs shoulder width apart.
• Pass the ball around one leg.
• Then pass the ball through the middle of both legs, before passing around the second leg.
• This will complete a figure of 8 pattern. This counts as one point.  
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds, Years 5/6 = 20 seconds.
• How many 'figures of 8' can you do within the time limit?

Challenge 3 - CHEST PASS

A chest pass is a very fast and flat pass. Below there are some pointers on how to perform the chest pass for this challenge.

• Stand with feet shoulder width apart and on the balls of your feet, with back straight and knees slightly bent.
• Place hands on the sides of the ball with the thumbs directly behind the ball and fingers comfortably spread.
• The ball should be held in front of the chest with the elbows tucked in.
• Step in the direction of the pass, by extending legs, back, and arms.
• Push the ball from the chest with both arms (not from one shoulder).
• Follow through to finish up with the arms fully extended, fingers pointing at the target and thumbs pointing to the floor.

The challenge

• Make a chest pass against a wall (or to a teacher/helper), standing 2m away.
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds, Years 5/6 = 20 seconds.
• 1 point for each pass completed. 

• How many passes can you make in the time limit?

                                                                  

   

   

Challenge 4 - BASKETS

• Pupils must shoot at the basketball hoop. They can be as close as they wish. A helper may retrieve the ball after each shot. 
• 2 points for each basket scored. 1 point if they only hit the backboard /hoop and don't score.
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds. Years 5/6 = 20 seconds. 
• How many baskets can you score in the time limit?

Challenge 5 - SHUTTLE RUNS

• Pupils run and dribble a set distance (5m) and turn round and dribble back to the start. Repeat. 
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds. Years 5/6 = 20 seconds. 
• 1 point for each 5m shuttle run (so there and back = 2 points).
• How many shuttles can you do dribbling the ball?

Challenge 6 - DRIBBLE AND SHOOT (DASH)

• Pupils dribble from the start to a marker cone in front of the basket. They must stop and shoot from here. After each shot, return to the start and go again.
• The start is 5m from the basket. The marker cone is 2m from the basket.
• Time limit - Years 3/4 = 30 seconds. Years 5/6 = 20 seconds. 
• 5 points for each basket scored. 1 point if the shot is attempted but missed. 
• How many times can you dribble then shoot and score a basket in the time limit?

Good luck KS2! BTBYCB!

Abbot's Hall Virtual Basketball Challenges results (in school)

A big congratulations to everyone who part in the Virtual Basketball Challenges! Below are the results for the top three boys and the top three girls in each year group in KS2 at Abbot's Hall.