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• Pete Charrette

10 Essential Basketball Stations and Small Group Activities for Physical Education

Basketball is a great sport to incorporate in physical education classes because it can be adapted to all skill levels and ages and allows students to practice and develop several important manipulative and motor skills that they can use for a lifetime. It also encourages teamwork and cooperation among students as they work together on drills or play small-sided games. Physical education teachers have the ability to plan their lessons so that they can have a wide range of activities and stations to choose from, making it easy to create engaging lessons that will keep students motivated.

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Basketball stations and small group activities are a fun way for PE teachers to keep students engaged while helping them learn the basics of playing basketball. These stations can be set up with different activities that focus on specific skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, rebounding, and more. By offering a variety of tasks that cater to every student’s skill level, these stations and activities that focus on basketball skills provide an engaging learning experience for all students regardless of their prior knowledge or experience with the game. Younger students love performing basketball tasks and learning new skills!

In this blog post I will give you ten practical and dynamic activity ideas that involve fun stations and small group activities, guaranteed to pique the interest of your students! Let's kindle your student's enthusiasm for basketball with this fun and captivating sport - get set to maximize involvement in all of your future classes. It's March madness all year long!!

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Can basketball stations and small group activities help students meet PE standards?

Absolutely! Having students participate in PE basketball activities allows them to gain a better understanding of the game, as well as hone their fundamental skills in a basketball unit. This aids in the development of their competence as learners and helps to bolster motor skills, decision making abilities, teamwork competencies, and physical literacy.

Incorporating basketball skill stations and small group activities into physical education is an excellent way to make it more enjoyable for students, while simultaneously fulfilling district, state and national standards. This blog post's featured physical education activities are directly linked to SHAPE America Standard 1 , which reads: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.*

Tips for implementing basketball stations and small group activities in PE

Set the Tone: Create an environment that welcomes all students, regardless of their skill level.

Differentiate Instruction: Set up the basketball stations that cater to different learning styles and skills – this will allow everyone to be successful and engaged in the activity.

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Keep them Engaged: Utilize a variety of different stations and activities for your lesson ideas to keep students engaged and motivated.

Concentrate on the Skills: Focus on basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and footwork to ensure proper skill development.

Ensure Clarity and Comprehension: Always give students clear instructions and demonstrations before beginning each station or small group activity.

Make Sure the Activities are Appropriate: Use activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age and skill of each future basketball player in your class.

Monitor and Provide Feedback: Monitor each group’s progress during activities and provide adequate feedback and positive reinforcement or guidance when needed.

Adaptability is key: Be flexible with the basketball stations or activities, so that you can adjust based on any changes in student performance or behavior.

Utilize Visuals and/or Technology: Take advantage of printable visual basketball resources or technology, such as apps, screen slides or videos, to supplement your lesson plans and make them more interactive and engaging for the students.

9 Basketball Stations and Small Group Games for PE

Ignite your students' enthusiasm for basketball with these nine interactive activities! With engaging station and small group game ideas, you'll inspire their energy and excitement to learn.

A- Stations

Stations typically involve activities and movements that focus on one or more specific movement skills such as ball handling, dribbling, passing, court footwork, and shooting ( five basic skills) . Through station-based activities, students gain the chance to practice their skills and build confidence in an organized, controlled setting.

Ball Handling Video Above

1: Ball Handling - Students can hone their ball handling skills by using their own basketball to complete a wide variety of ball manipulation and ball control tasks. These tasks can include movements such as; tapping it back and forth above the head, tossing and catching the ball with and without a bounce, passing or rolling it around both legs, waist and head, performing figure 8's between legs, spinning it on a finger, etc.

2: Stationary Dribbling - Students use their own ball to practice a variety of stationary dribbling tasks. These tasks can include movements such as; dribbling with the right hand, dribbling with the left hand, dribbling high & slow, dribbling low & fast, dribbling through legs, dribbling around the back etc.

3: Zig-Zag Dribble - Students weave their way around a set of cones, dribbling the ball as they go back and forth. They must wait their turn at a "wait line" and then they dribble the basketball through the line of cones by zig-zagging around each one. They should try switching hands at each cone that they go around. After going through the set of cones, they should dribble straight back to the start line and “hand off” the ball to the next person in line.

4: Dribble and Wall Pass - Students have their chance to practice dribbling a ball from the starting line to the pass line, while perfecting their bounce and chest passes off of a wall. At the "pass line" they bounce or chest pass the ball off the wall 3 times. They finish by dribbling the ball back to the start line and wait for their next turn.

5: Partner Passing - Students will team up to practice their passing skills, alternating between chest and bounce passes using a basketball. They should dribble first and then perform a

chest or bounce pass to their. Encourage them to use both hands and "push" the ball from their chest. They can vary the distance they pass if they are successful.

6: Shoot From the Hoop - Students take turns displaying their prowess by shooting set and jump shots from hula hoops at varying distances, ranging closer or farther away from the basketball goal. They first shoot a set or jump shot from the closest hoop. If they manage to make it, the player can shoot from the next furthest hoop. Should their attempt be unsuccessful, they are free to either pass it off to another teammate or try again from where they just missed.

Basketball Stations Video Below

B- Small Group Games

Exploring basketball through engaging small group games is an excellent way to not only develop your students' skills on the court, but also cultivate a healthy atmosphere of friendly competition and good-natured fun. These activities allow students to get more involved than a standard game of full court basketball would, increasing engagement and learning.

7: Knock Down - Pick Up (dribbling game) - As students dribble within a designated area, they take turns knocking down and picking up cones in succession. One team will dribble and knock down the cones while their opponents pick them up, creating a dynamic game of agility and teamwork. Teams should switch roles after every minute or so.

8: Basketball Golf (shooting and rebounding game) - Students compete against one another by trying to shoot the lowest scores possible, beginning with a free throw and striving to make baskets using as few shots as they can. The 1st player shoots from free throw line. If they make it, their score is now 1. If they miss it, they must run to the ball (off the rebound) and shoot from the exact spot that they retrieved it. If they miss, they must keep shooting until they make it! Students “record” their score (max. 6 per hole). The next player in line repeats this process. The lowest score wins after 9 rounds

9: Hot Shot Spot (shooting game) - Students dribble to a poly spot and take a set or jump shot; if they make it they get to take the spot back to their start line and they score a point for themselves. After any missed shots, they must take the ball to the next person in line. Students should be encouraged to keep their feet shoulder width apart and their arm in an L shape when they while taking a shot.

10: Five Pass Keep-Away - Students have the opportunity to test their skills in a fast-paced game of “5 pass keep-away,” competing either 2 v 2 or 3 v 3 while striving to achieve 5 "complete" passes with their teammates against an opposing team's defensive players. The group must stay in a designated area when they play. If a ball is dropped, it goes to the opposing team. There is no reaching in to play defense. Teams attempt to score points against the other team. Five passes = One point!

Final thoughts

To keep your students excited and involved while encouraging them to stay active, try incorporating these or other basketball stations and small group activities in your PE classes. These activities and games can not only make physical education classes engaging and enjoyable, but they also help to foster your student's skills. I'm certain that you will find the activities I have presented to be beneficial as your students both experience joy and learn something new!

Unleash your creative spirit and extract even more fun out of basketball by trying new activities or coming up with your own stations and games; the opportunities are endless! Basketball is an enjoyable sport for people of all ages and skill levels. You can easily adapt the activities and games to suit your learners’ individual needs, so don't hesitate to get out there with them and show them just how fun basketball really is!

What are your students' favorite basketball stations or small-group activities during PE? I would love to hear all of your wonderful ideas in the comments section below!

*SHAPE America. (2013). National Standards for K-12 Physical Education. Reston, VA: Author.

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Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Basketballs, Poly Spots Game Description: New basketball shooting game definitely worth playing (idea thanks to Deric Hafer)!

Noodle Basketball

Grade level: 5-8 Equipment: Basketballs, Nets, Pool Noodles Game Description: This is a basketball-type game that uses the typical skills in basketball, though with it’s own twist for a unique basketball tag type game. Two teams will faceoff against eachother. The object of the game is for your team to score as many points as possible into the bball net, or trash can or something if you don’t have nets. But if your ball gets touched by a noodle (held by one of the taggers) then you must return back to your side and start over. Give maybe 1/4 or 1/3 of the players a pool noodle, the rest of the team gets their own basketball. If you have a pool noodle then you must stay on your own side. Change the taggers each round. Round 1: layups only. Round 2: add jump shots. Round 3: add 3-pointers. Round 4: Taggers can go everywhere, and if a player is tagged then he or she must perform some sort of exercise. (Thanks to Randy Eich)

Dice Dribblers

Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: A foam dice, basketballs Game Description: Fun little activity to work on the all-important dribbling skill! Groups will start along one of four sides of the court, each with a basketball in hand (or a ball at their feet for soccer, or stick in hand for hockey). The teacher will roll the big dice to see what number it lands on. Depending on the number it lands on, something will happen: Numbers 1-4 are for each of the four groups… if it lands on their number, they will complete a wave of dribbling to the other side and back. Numbers 5 and 6 are for rotations clockwise and counterclockwise. The players who aren’t moving while others are performing their wave of dribbling can simply dribble on the spot, weak hand, strong hand, figure 8s or whatever you’d like! Try it out and hope you and your students enjoy another Physedgames original game!

Mini Basketball Relay

Grade level: 5-8 Equipment: Basketballs, hoops Game Description: A simple relay idea to practice basketball skills: dribbling, shooting, rebounding. Players are sure to have a fun time playing off against each other to try to be the first team to score 10 baskets (or most baskets made in a certain time)! Best to use small groups/teams of 2-3 players per team on half courts, but could also be done on full court. Each player has their own ball. Each team faces their own hoop. On the go signal, the first player from each line dribbles the ball towards their hoop and takes a shot where they feel comfortable. Players continue to shoot until one of them scores a basket. At that time, the team who scored must yell out their score (for example, “THREE”!) and then the players must retrieve their ball and return to their teams line. As soon as they return, the next player in line can go. Game continues on and on like this! One rule you can add is that the students waiting in line can practice their dribbling skills so that they’re not just standing there (although they shouldn’t be standing for too long anyways). Should be LOTS OF FUN! (Thanks Zane Gardner for inspiring this game idea).

Steal The Ball

Grade level: 2-8 Equipment: Type of Ball (Soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc. The more the better), hula-hoops Game Description: Start by placing a whole bunch of balls in the center area, equally spaced between anywhere from 4-8 teams. At each team area, place a hula hoop for the balls to be placed after they are taken from the middle area. On the go signal, players from each team go one at a time to the middle, dribble the ball back to their hoop and tags the next person to go. The object is to take as many balls until all are gone from the middle. When all the balls are gone from the middle, then take one ball from any of the other teams. After a designated time limit count to see which team has the most! For soccer, the balls are to be dribbled along the ground. For volleyball, the balls are to be “set” or “volleyed” to self all the way back to the hoop. For basketball, dribbling. For football/baseball, the balls can be thrown from the middle back to partner at hoop. AS ALWAYS, HAVE FUN (WHILE PRACTICING SKILLS)!

Hula Knockout

Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Hula-hoops, basketballs (or soccerballs) Game Description: This is a dribbling practice game. Players will partner up so there will be pairs spread out in the gym. In each pair, 1 player will start as the dribbler and have a basketball (or soccerball depending which game you want to play). The other player will place a hulahoop on the floor and stand with at least 1 foot inside of it. The player inside the hoop will try to knock away the balls of other players who come too near (remember that 1 foot must always be inside the hoop). If a player’s ball gets knocked away, they simply retrieve it and continue dribbling. After a couple of minutes, players switch roles and play again. Another great dribbling practice game, and modification of the original Knockout.

Tricky Dribbling

Grade Level: 3-8 Equipment: Basketballs (or soccerballs), plastic bowling pins Game Description: Here is a quick game that helps players improve their dribbling skill (not just basketball, but could be done in soccer or hockey for example as well). Partners build their own ‘mini-course’ in whatever shape or line they’d like. Then they dribble through, inside, or around it, trying to NOT knock over the pins. Lots of different ways this basic idea could be turned into games of sorts, as can be seen in the video… all-in-all just another fun little way to spice up a routine skill and development.

The Ultimate Shooting Game

Grade Level: 5-8 Equipment: Basketballs, nets Game Description: Thanks to Sarah (@SMS_PhysED on Twitter) for this idea: another awesome basketball shooting game that keeps players moving and shooting! At each hoop, 2 teams of 3-5 players per team face-off against each other to be the first team to get 5 baskets. Winning team will rotate to the next hoop; losing team stays at the hoop and play against a new opponent (winner from the game on their other side who rotates to them). This happens at every hoop. The goal is to try to be the first team to rotate around every basket. Lots of repetitions, lots of shooting, and a great idea to use as part of a basketball unit.

Grade Level: 5-8 Equipment: Basketballs, hulahoops, lilly pads Game Description: Hot Shots is a basketball shooting game where teams compete for the win! Colored lilly pads are placed on the floor all throughout the gym as shooting spots. Each player has a basketball. When a player scores a basket from a shooting spot, he picks up the lilly pad and places it in his teams collection hoop. Game goes on either for a few minutes, or until one team has 15 points (up to the teacher).

The Layup Wheel

Grade level: 5-8 Equipment: Basketballs, nets Game Description: This basketball mini-game is all about lay-ups. After you’ve gone over the proper technique and progression for shooting lay-ups, use this game to practice, practice, practice!  This game gives players a chance to perform lay-ups from both the left and right sides, and can be played competitively or non-competitively. Read More →

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Ball Handling Skills

Ball handling skills are the key to teaching basketball, especially at young ages. These make great warm ups and help kids get used to handling the ball (and can help assuage the fear of the ball in kids who aren't used to them). Check out the gifs below (there are 11. Use the arrow in the image to see the next one).

100 Bounces

Spread dots around the ground. If you don't have dots, the cheap solution is to use a deck of playing cards. The goal is to progress through the levels. Players dribble 10 times at a dot, then move to another dot and dribble 10 times again. Once they've done this at 10 dots, they have passed level one and can move to level 2. Check the game card below for the levels. With younger kids, I call it 50 bounces and only have them go to 5 dots before leveling up.

Take it to the Bank

Setup: Divide kids into a couple teams (ideally 3-4 per team). A basketball for each team. Throw out a lot of things to pick up (I use fluff balls, but you can use playing cards or small toys). Call them "coins".

One player dribbles to a "coin", picks it up, and dribbles back to their team. The next player does the same. They must dribble the entire time.

If you're running low on "coins", have them exchange them for bigger items. For instance, I call the fluff balls "quarters" and when they get 4, they trade them in for a dollar (a dot).

Try the Mine Field variation. Give each team several objects (cones, dome cones, balls, etc) to set out in the playing area. These will be the mines that dribblers will have to avoid.

Lumberjacks & Planters

Setup: spread out a bunch of cones. Divide into two teams (A and B). Need a ball for every player. If balls are limited, just give balls to the Lumberjacks.

Team A starts as "Lumberjacks" and B starts as "Planters." The Lumberjacks job is to dribble around, knocking down cones with their other hand. Planters dribble around setting them back up. After a while, switch the jobs so that team B is the lumberjacks.

If there are enough players to have a third team, it can be helpful (especially with young players) to rest. They could be lumberjacks, then planters, then rest, then back to lumberjacks.

Dot Spot Shot

Setup: Toss out a bunch of dots (or playing cards) near the basketball goal. Divide kids into several teams (ideally 3-4 per team).

The first player dribbles to a dot, shoots a basket from that spot. If they make it, they take the dot (and ball) back to their team. If they miss, they just dribble their ball back to the next player. This is a good opportunity to have them pass the ball to the next player. The goal is to collect as many dots as possible.

Pro Tip: You can get by only setting a few dots (or playing cards) at a time. As shots are made and they're collected, set more out. This keeps the game going longer and allows you to keep the dots spread out, while encouraging shots from ideal locations.

Setup: Need 2 basketballs and one goal.

Imagine a race around a track where players line up at the starting line. Player 1 starts running around the track Then Player 2 takes off after them, trying to catch them. When Player 1 gets back to the starting line, Player 3 can go, trying to catch Player 2. If Player 3 passes Player 2, then Player 2 is out. The game continues until only one player remains.

Knockout is like this, except instead of running around a track, they're shooting baskets. The starting line is the free throw line. Player 1 shoots from the free throw line, then shoots from anywhere until they make it (then they pass to next player and go to the end of the line). As soon as Player 1 takes their first shot, Player 2 tries to catch up and make the basket as quickly as possible. If they pass the player in front of them, that player is out. If not, they keep shooting until they make it or the person behind them makes it and gets them out.

Players cannot interfere with the other player's ball. However when you shoot, your ball can knock out the other person's ball, saving yourself and making their job harder. Any interference results in being eliminated from the game.

Fun-Size Knock Out

I have a "fun-size" "gym" (about the size of a classroom), with 8 foot ceilings. I had to get creative to make Knock Out work. Turns out, this solution works great in small spaces but also allows more games in a larger space. You don't even need basketball goals. I started the game using 10-gallon water coolers.

Setup: Need 2 basketballs and a small basketball goal (a trash can or water cooler would work). Then make a box or circle around it with floor tape (or chalk or nylon webbing). The perimeter should be at least 2 feet away from the goal. I call this The Box . Then make a Free Throw Line. Optional, make a Lane from the box to the Free Throw line.

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Game Play: Just like Knock Out (above). Except you cannot shoot from inside The Box or The Lane (if you choose to use it. It's a good way to keep players out of the way of the next shooter). The official rule is that your feet and shoulders cannot be in The Box or The Lane . If they're inside those areas and they make the shot, it doesn't count and they'll need to shoot again.

Ultimate Basketball

In college, I coached 3rd-6th grade basketball and had so many players that thought they were on the AND1 Mixtape Tour. All they wanted to do was dribble and subsequently give away the ball. So the solution in practice was to not let them dribble at all in scrimmages. I've always been a big fan of Ultimate (Frisbee) so I just converted the rules to basketball.

If the ball touches the floor, it goes to the defense. If the ball hits the rim, any team can recover the rebound.

Of course, this gets rid of bounce passes, so you can also play where a single bounce is allowed. But if it bounces twice then it goes to the other team.

We became the best passing team in the league after my players embraced the game and realized how great passing makes them better together.

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• Scheduling/Publicity :  Schedules non-conference games – home and away.  Schedules all travel details – hotels, meals, transportation.  Works with Facility Coordinator and other coaches to schedule facilities for practice and weight room for conditioning.  Works with SID regarding all publicity, stats, pictures, etc.
• Alumni Engagement : outreach to basketball alumni, building relationships
• Meets the following performance indicators :  Monitors the graduation and retention rate of the student-athletes.  Provides intentional spiritual development throughout the academic year.  Monitors the behavior patterns of the student-athletes to ensure an understanding of the expectations and the importance of the “JBU Community Covenant”.  Maintains a team climate that is mutually respectful of coaches and athletes.  Maintains a win/loss over-all record over 5 years that exceeds or averages .500.
• Other Responsibilities :  Teaching assignment based on candidate’s expertise and experience. Other assignment could be facilities, clubs, intramurals, etc
• Optional Responsibility :  Option of running summer basketball camp for female youth. The Coach privately owns the camp and is responsible for incorporation (if desired), insurance, JBU rental fees, coaching salaries, printing costs, and equipment costs.
• Governance : Adhere to institutional, SAC and NAIA compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience teaching the game of sport, as either a coach or a teaching professional.
• Strong communicative, organizational and administrative skills.
• Competent knowledge of sport specific techniques, skill development and game planning.
• Experience in building and managing a team.
• Experience in recruiting for long term stability.

Preferred skills and experience

• Head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Teaching at the college level.

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; preferred master’s degree and/or coaching certification

Physical demands and work environment

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment can be excessive.
• Nights and weekends are part of this position.

The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies.

JBU desires to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students to honor how all humans are created in the image of God, to reflect better the diversity of the Kingdom of God, to further our Christian commitment to justice, and to increase the quality of our educational experience. JBU is pursuing the goal of teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and women. For more information, visit our  diversity webpage .

Information describing the university  is available online.

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• Cover Letter
• Your resume
• Staff Application (completed and signed)

Only complete materials will be reviewed. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the university.

Contact information: Office of Human Resources John Brown University 2000 West University Street Siloam Springs, AR 72761 Phone: 479.524.7197 e-mail:   [email protected]

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7 Innovative Invasion Games for PE

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1. Ricochet Ball

Objective: Score more points than the opposing team by catching balls from their team’s ricochet rally ball.

Scroll to next game (Ricochet Triple Ball)

Fundamental Movement Skills : Locomotor (Dodge, Run), Manipulative Send (Throw), Manipulative Receive (Block, Catch)

Equipment List:

• Ricochet Rally Set
• One Ricochet Ball
• Two Ricochet Rally Shields

Setting Up:

• Use a basketball court   
• Each team begins on their half of the court
• One player from each team stands in the basketball crease in the other half of the court. This player holds one Ricochet Rally Shield
• One goalie from each team stands on the goal line between the goal posts -no other players may enter the crease

Instructions:

• Give the ball to a player from one of the two teams.
• Players with the ball can only pivot and cannot otherwise travel while holding the ball.
• Players pass the ball to each other in efforts to move the ball closer to their ricochet rally player.
• Players score by throwing the ball, at their player holding the ricochet rally shield, who attempts to ricochet the ball into the goal.
• When the ball lands on the floor (not including the ricochet on the goal) or is intercepted or after a point is scored, the other team gets possession of the ball.

Questions & Notes:

• What are some of the best strategies to score points?
• What are some of the best strategies to prevent the other team from scoring points?

2. Ricochet Triple Ball

Scroll to next game (Drag’N Tails Dunk)

• Three Foam Balls
• Use a basketball court
• One player from each team stands in their basketball crease in the other half of the court. This player (Ricochet Rally) holds one foam ball–no other players may enter the crease.
• Give the remaining ball to a player from one of the two teams.
• Players score by catching a ball ricocheted off their ricochet player’s ball. Defense can attempt to knock the ball away.
• When the ball lands on the floor or is intercepted or after a point is scored, the other team gets possession of the ball.

3. Drag’N Tails Dunk

Objective: Score points by dunking a ball into the goal without losing your dragon tail.

Scroll to next game (Mobile Baseline)

• One dragon tail per player—different color per team
• One ball (or disc)
• Two baskets
• Use a volleyball court (or play outdoors on soccer field)—there needs to be a center line to divide the teams into two zones.
• Place a basket in the middle of the two zones.

Each team begins on their half of the court.

• Players with the ball can only pivot and cannot otherwise travel while holding the ball; players can use one step to dunk the ball.
• Players pass the ball to each other in an effort to move the ball closer to their end zone.
• Players score by dunking the ball into the basket.
• When the ball lands on the floor, it is intercepted, after a point is scored or if a ball carrier’s tail is removed, the other team gets possession of the ball.
• When any player crosses the center line their flag can be pulled. When flags are pulled those players must return to their half of the court and reattach their flags.
• What are some of the best strategies to score points? ​

4. Mobile Baseline

Objective: Teams try to be the first to fill their basket with all their balls

Scroll to next game (Mobile Fill Own)

• Two mobile goals
• Two sets (different color) of 12 balls.
• Use a volleyball court with a center line—the end of the volleyball court is the end zone.
• Each team begins on their half of the court with all of their balls.
• One player from each team is in the opposite end zone with a mobile goal.
• On the signal to begin, players attempt to toss balls from their half of the court into their mobile goal, the other team cannot go in the end zone, but can, on their own half,  otherwise attempt to deflect the other team’s balls from successfully making it into the mobile goal.
• When a ball does not make it into the mobile goal, players can run into the other team’s zone to pick up the ball and run it back to their half (players cannot toss the balls back).

Team which fills their basket first scores a point. Spread the balls out again, and play again…

• What are some of the best strategies to fill your cart? ​
• What are some of the best strategies to prevent the other team from filling their cart?

5. Mobile Fill Own

Objective: Teams try to be the first to fill their basket with all their balls.

Scroll to next game (Ultimania Ball)

• Use an open space.
• Place a basket in the middle of the two zones—one goalie for each team is at their team’s basket.
• Players are in scattered position in playing area.
• Balls are scattered throughout the playing area.
• On the signal to begin, players pick up balls and attempt to toss them into their team’s basket or pass it to players closer to their team’s basket.
• The goalie may move with the Mobile basket to get closer to their teammates with balls.
• The opposite team can play defensively by knocking away the other team’s balls.
• When all balls from one team are in their basket the round is stopped, the team that filled their basket first scores a point, disperse the balls, play again…
• Any balls tossed into the opponent’s goal, score minus two when counting points when all balls from one team are in the baskets.

6. Ultimania Ball

Objective: Score points by tossing a ball or disc through the Ultimania target

Scroll to next game (Ultimate Basketball Hoops)

• One foam ball or disc
• Two Ultimania Nets
• The Ultimania targets are placed in the middle of a basketball key–no players may enter the crease.
• Players pass the ball to each other in efforts to move the ball closer to their Ultimania Target.
• Players score by throwing their ball or disc through the Ultimania Target.
• When the ball/disc lands on the floor or is intercepted or after a point is scored, the other team gets possession of the ball.

Questions for Understanding:

7. ultimate basketball hoops.

Objective: For each team to score more baskets than their opposing team.

Fundamental Movement Skills : Locomotor (Run), Manipulative Send (Throw), Manipulative Receive (Catch)

• Eight cones to define two creases.
• One hula-hoop per team.

One OMNIKIN® ball per game.

• Place a square crease (two to three paces across) on either end of the playing area.
• One player from each team stands in their crease holding a hula hoop–must always be held horizontally.
• Other players are in a scattered position in the playing area.
• One player is given the ball.
• Players with the ball can take three dribbles with the ball and, when stopped, can only pivot, and have three seconds to pass the ball.
• Players attempt to pass the ball to teammates and toss the ball into the hoop held horizontally by their goal-keeper.
• When a goal is scored another player switch roles with the goal-keeper.
• Defense cannot attempt to knock the ball away from the player holding the ball.

Any ball that hits the ground or is intercepted goes to the other team.

• Have four teams play at the same time with one or two balls.
• Thanks to OMNIKIN® and Scott Williams at NYS AHPERD  2019.

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NIT bracket 2024: Tournament schedule, scores, Seton Hall vs. Georgia, Utah vs. Indiana State in semifinals

The nit semifinals are set for hinkle fieldhouse on tuesday.

The 2024 NIT semifinals are set after Seton Hall and Utah secured victories Wednesday to move on to historic at Hinkle Fieldhouse next week.

No. 1 seed Seton Hall defeated UNLV 91-68 behind 16 points and 10 assists from Kadary Richmond. Seton Hall guard Al-Amir Dawes scored a game-high 21 points and Dre Davis added 14 in the win. The Pirates will face No. 4 seed Georgia with a trip to the championship game on the line next week.

No. 2 seed Utah eliminated VCU 74-54 behind a triple double (18 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds) from Utah guard Deivon Smith. Gabe Madsen scored 18 points and Branden Carlson added 17 to help the Utes advance. Utah will face Indiana State in the semifinals.

Tuesday's opening game of the quarterfinals featured No. 4 seed Georgia upsetting No. 2 seed Ohio State 79-77 on the road. Georgia guard Noah Thomasson scored a team-high 21 points, and Blue Cain added 17 in the win. 

Ohio State ends its season with a 22-14 record. The Buckeyes will head into the offseason with newly elevated coach Jake Diebler looking to retool the roster ahead of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington joining the Big Ten this summer.

Also, Tuesday, Indiana State eliminated Cincinnati 85-81. Indiana State star Robbie Avila scored 22 points and Isaiah Swope added 18. Cincinnati ends its season with a 22-15 record. The Bearcats were in their first season as a member of the Big 12 alongside BYU, Houston, and UCF. 

All times Eastern

2024 NIT bracket, scores, schedule 

Games in the first three rounds to be played at the higher-seeded team's home arena

First round

• No. 1 Seton Hall 75, Saint Joseph's 72 (OT)
• UNLV 84, No. 2 Princeton 77
• Boston College 62, No. 3 Providence 57
• North Texas 84, No. 4 LSU 77

Second round

• No. 1 Seton Hall 72, North Texas 58 -- Recap
•  UNLV 79, Boston College 70 -- Recap

Quarterfinals

• No. 1 Seton Hall 91, UNLV 68 | Recap
• No. 1 Wake Forest 87, Appalachian State 76
• No. 2 Ohio State 88, Cornell 83
• No. 3 Virginia Tech 74, Richmond 58
• No. 4 Georgia 78, Xavier 76
• No. 2 Ohio State 81, No. 3 Virginia Tech 73 -- Recap
• No. 4 Georgia 72, No. 1 Wake Forest 66 -- Recap
• No. 4 Georgia 79, No. 2 Ohio State 77 --  Recap
• No. 1 Indiana State 101, SMU 92
• No. 2 Cincinnati 73, San Francisco 72 (OT)
• No. 3 Bradley 74, Loyola Chicago 62
• Minnesota 73, No. 4 Butler 72
• No. 2 Cincinnati 74, No. 3 Bradley 57 -- Recap
• No. 1 Indiana State 76, Minnesota 64 -- Recap
• No. 1 Indiana State 85, No. 2 Cincinnati 81 -- Recap
• VCU 70, No. 1 Villanova 61
• No. 2 Utah 84, UC Irvine 75
• No. 3 Iowa 91, Kansas State 82
• USF 83, No. 4 UCF 77 

Second round 

• VCU 70, USF 65 -- Recap
• No. 2 Utah 91, No. 3 Iowa 82 -- Recap
• No. 2 Utah 74, VCU 54 | Recap

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