
EM Curriculum Sample Outline
BASKETBALL BALLERS
LESSON TITLES:
- Rules and Regulations of Basketball
- Positioning
- Shooting Workshop
- Defensive Plays
COVERED KNOWLEDGE:
- The basic rules of basketball and the different terminology of the game (Traveling, screens, 4 point play)
- The different positions and their importance to the game
- Shooting techniques including form and follow through
- The difference between Man and Zone Defense
PRACTICED SKILLS:
- Identifying fouls, both technical and personal, identifying calls while watching a game of basketball
- Identify a player’s position as well as their role in the game
- Shooting layups, free throws, and 3 pointers using proper technique
- Play both Zone and Man Defense and switching between the two
FINAL PROJECT:
Play a 4 quarter 20 minute scrimmage