Hoop Heroes Challenge Worksheet
Grade 4 Physical Education
HOOP HEROES CHALLENGE
Unit 1: Basketball Fundamentals
Player Name:
Date:
1 Court Detective: Map the Playbook
Basketball courts have special zones. Study the diagram below and match the letters (A-F) to the correct court names.
A B C D E F
1. Midcourt Line
4. Key / Paint Area
2. Baseline (Endline)
5. Three-Point Arc
3. Sideline
6. Free Throw Line
2 Rule Referee: Call the Violation!
Read the PE class scenarios below. Write the correct rule name next to each description.
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Traveling Violation Walking or running with the ball without dribbling it.
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Double Dribble Violation Dribbling the ball, catching it with both hands, and then dribbling again.
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Good Sportsmanship Encouraging teammates, playing fairly, and high-fiving the other team.
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Skills Analysis
SKILL SPECTACULAR & TEAMPLAY
Grade 4 PE
3 Skill Spotter: Analyzing Proper Form
Using correct mechanics is key. Use the words in the Clue Box to fill in the blanks!
Finger Pads Eyes Up Waist / Knee Chest Pass Bounce Pass
1. Ball Control Mastery
To keep control of the ball, push down with your soft _________________, not your palms.
Keep the ball low! It should only bounce up to about _________________ height.
Always keep your _________________ so you can spot open teammates and run past defenders.
2. Perfect Passes
A _________________ is thrown with two hands from your chest directly to your teammate.
A _________________ should hit the floor about 2/3 of the way to your teammate.
When throwing any pass, remember to always step into the pass to add power and accuracy!
4 Game-Time Decisions: Referee & Team Player
Imagine playing in a game in PE class. Read the situation carefully and write down your team-first action plan!
Scenario: The Tight Defender
You are dribbling down the sideline and a defender quickly steps up, block-marking you tightly. You can't dribble past them, but your teammate is standing wide open right under the basket.
1. What pass should you make to get the ball safely around or over the defender? Explain why.
2. Explain what a good teammate says or does immediately if their classmate misses a shot.
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Hoop Heroes Answer Key
Teacher Answer Key
HOOP HEROES CHALLENGE
Grading Guide
Player Name: TEACHER ANSWER KEY
Date: CURRENT SESSION
1 Court Detective: Map the Playbook (Answers)
Check student responses against the corresponding letters (A-F) below.
A B C D E F
B 1. Midcourt Line
D 4. Key / Paint Area
C 2. Baseline (Endline)
F 5. Three-Point Arc
A 3. Sideline
E 6. Free Throw Line
2 Rule Referee: Call the Violation! (Answers)
The correct abbreviations correspond to each basketball rule.
TR
Traveling Violation (TR) Walking or running with the ball without dribbling it.
DD
Double Dribble Violation (DD) Dribbling the ball, catching it with both hands, and then dribbling again.
GS
Good Sportsmanship (GS) Encouraging teammates, playing fairly, and high-fiving the other team.
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Skills Analysis
SKILL SPECTACULAR & TEAMPLAY
Answer Key
3 Skill Spotter: Analyzing Proper Form (Filled in)
Filled-in answers correspond to the word choices in the Clue Box.
Finger Pads Eyes Up Waist / Knee Chest Pass Bounce Pass
1. Ball Control Mastery
To keep control of the ball, push down with your soft Finger Pads, not your palms.
Keep the ball low! It should only bounce up to about Waist / Knee height.
Always keep your Eyes Up so you can spot open teammates and run past defenders.
2. Perfect Passes
A Chest Pass is thrown with two hands from your chest directly to your teammate.
A Bounce Pass should hit the floor about 2/3 of the way to your teammate.
When throwing any pass, remember to always step into the pass to add power and accuracy!
4 Game-Time Decisions: Referee & Team Player (Rubric)
Open response questions test critical thinking and team-first sport concepts. Accept similar, student-worded answers.
Scenario: The Tight Defender
You are dribbling down the sideline and a defender quickly steps up, block-marking you tightly. You can't dribble past them, but your teammate is standing wide open right under the basket.
1. What pass should you make to get the ball safely around or over the defender? Explain why.
