Hoop Heroes Lesson Plan
Hoop Heroes
Kindergarten Basketball Essentials
Duration 30 MINS
Main Goals
- • Control dribble in place
- • Chest pass to target
- • Move ball while walking
- • Intro shooting form
Equipment
- • Size 3 basketballs
- • Cones & Poly spots
- • Hula hoops or bins
Key Cues
- • "Finger pads, not palms"
- • "Thumb to thumb"
- • "Reach for the cookie"
0-5'
Dribble Stop & Go
Students start on the baseline. On "Green Light," they walk/dribble forward. On "Red Light," they must stop and "Park the ball" (trap with two hands). Focus on keeping the ball low and eyes looking forward.
5-10'
Skill Circle: Dribble & Pass
Demonstrate Dribbling (using finger pads/spidery fingers). Then demonstrate Chest Passing: hold like a sandwich, step toward the partner, and "push the door open" so thumbs point down.
10-25'
Court Crew Stations (3 mins each)
1. Statue Dribble: Control dribbling on a spot.
2. Target Smash: Passing to hit a wall target.
3. Zig-Zag Zoo: Dribble through a line of cones.
4. Rocket Shooters: High-arch shots into low hoops.
25-30'
The Final Huddle
Gather for review. Ask: "How do we hold the ball for a pass?" (W-shape). Award high-fives and finish with a group "1-2-3 HEROES!" cheer.
Safety & Management Tips
Troubleshooting
If kids are "slapping" the ball, have them practice slow "pushes." If they travel, remind them: "The ball must bounce for your feet to move!"
Class Control
Use "Hands on Head" as a signal to stop. Ensure every student has a ball or is actively waiting in a line. Check for loose laces!
Court Crew Station Cards
STATION 1
Statue Dribblers
The Mission
Stay on your spot and keep the ball bouncing! Can you keep it lower than your knees?
1
Eyes up, not on the ball!
2
Push with your finger pads.
🖐️
"Spidery Fingers, Pushing Down!"
Coach Tip: No Slapping!
STATION 2
Target Passers
The Mission
Stand across from a partner. Send the ball flying straight to their chest!
1
Step toward your target.
2
Thumbs point down at end.
👐
"Step, Push, and Point!"
Coach Tip: Aim for the heart!
STATION 3
Zig-Zag Zoo
The Mission
Dribble through the line of cones. Don't let the ball escape the zoo!
1
Walk slowly while dribbling.
2
Keep the ball close to you.
🐘
"Slow and Steady Dribbles!"
Coach Tip: Step-by-step!
STATION 4
Rocket Shooters
The Mission
Aim for the hoop or basket. Launch it high into the air like a rocket!
1
Hold ball with "W" hands.
2
Snap wrist (reach for cookie).
🚀
"Up, Over, and Snap!"
Coach Tip: Reach for the sky!