Basketball Numbers
Set-Up
Use a basketball court. Create two teams.
Give each player a number.
How to Play
Line the players up on the sideline.
Call out a number for example, ‘Number 3’. Then throw a basketball into the court.
The number ‘3’ player from both teams runs into the court creating a one-on-one. They try to get the ball and then attempt to score a basket.
The players can score in either basket and change direction whenever they want to get away from the opposing player.
Progression
Once every student has had a number of one-on-ones. Then call out multiple numbers together. Start with two numbers such as, ‘1 & 3’.
Players ‘1 & 3’ from both teams then compete against the opposition players.
Then progress to three or four numbers together, such as ‘2, 4, & 5’.
The Game Encourages
Participation & Teamwork
Physical Activity
Movement, agility, and reaction
Ball-eye coordination
Set-Up & Equipment
6+ students
Bibs/Pinnies
Basketballs
Basketball court