This Year 3 Basketball Scheme of Work provides a progressive sequence of lessons designed to introduce pupils to the fundamental skills, tactics and rules of basketball through engaging, practical activities and game-based learning.

Across the unit, pupils develop confidence with the ball by learning to dribble, pass, shoot and defend before applying these skills in increasingly challenging game situations. Lessons encourage pupils to develop decision-making, teamwork, communication and tactical awareness whilst improving their physical literacy and understanding of invasion games.

The scheme includes:

Fully planned, editable lesson PowerPoints
6 progressive basketball lessons
Clear learning objectives and success criteria
Cognitive warm-ups and retrieval activities
Teacher guidance and key teaching points
Progressive skill-based practices
Small-sided games and competitive challenges
Assessment for Learning (AFL) opportunities
Key vocabulary for every lesson
Equipment lists
Opportunities for differentiation and challenge
Game scenarios to apply learning in realistic match situations

Pupils will develop:

Confident ball handling and controlled dribbling
Correct chest and bounce passing techniques
Accurate shooting using the BEEF technique
Lay-up technique and finishing at the basket
Basic attacking and defensive principles
Movement into space and teamwork
Decision-making under pressure
Understanding of basketball rules, including dribbling and double dribble

Perfect for:

Year 3 PE
Primary PE specialists and class teachers
Basketball units
Spring term planning
Schools following a progressive PE curriculum
Teachers looking for editable, ready-to-teach PE lessons

This scheme has been designed to introduce pupils to basketball through fun, inclusive and progressive activities that build technical ability, tactical awareness and confidence. Every lesson combines skill development with enjoyable game play, allowing pupils to apply their learning in meaningful contexts while developing teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship. The resource is fully editable, easy to deliver and suitable for teachers of all levels of PE experience.