ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 4 :

3-1.4) Perform teacher- selected and developmentally appropriate dance steps, movement patterns, and rhythmic activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 20 :

3-2.3) Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This resource is a video by Phys.Ed.Review that students can follow to dance to the "Cha Cha Slide" using basketball skills. This dance utilizes dribbling with a basketball. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 9 :

3-1.9) Catch a ball thrown by a partner, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This resource is a lesson activity focusing on passing, catching, dribbling, and shooting with a basketball. This resource includes teaching tips to help students find success and an instructional video.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 10 :

K-1.10) Attempt to dribble a ball with one hand using consecutive contacts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (1) 10 :

1-1.10) Dribble continuously in a stationary position, using the preferred hand.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (2) 10 :

2-1.10) Dribble continuously in self-space and while traveling, with preferred hand, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 6 :

6-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 7 :

6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 5 :

7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 6 :

7-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks with defensive pressure.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 7 :

7-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 4 :

8-1.4) Pass and receive using an implement in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, speed and/or level, with proficiency.

Examples: lacrosse or hockey (floor, field, ice)

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 6 :

8-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (8) 7 :

8-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

In the Jr.NBA physical education curriculum, the focus is on building fundamental motor skills and providing opportunities to practice those skills in an encouraging, noncompetitive environment. The goal of the Jr.NBA Grades curriculum is for students to develop an extended base of fundamental motor skills through practice, while having fun.

This resource is broken down into K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 curricula. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (2) 10 :

2-1.10) Dribble continuously in self-space and while traveling, with preferred hand, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This fun and engaging learning activity focuses on the skill of hand dribbling while moving. This game can be set up to be continuous or can be organized in a competitive manner. This activity also provides a progression modification that makes the activity more challenging. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (4) 8 :

4-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target for accuracy and distance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (4) 9 :

4-1.9) Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 8 :

5-1.8) Throw underhand and overhand using correct form in dynamic environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This is a 10 day lesson plan to teach 4th and 5th graders the skills for team handball. Students will have the opportunity to practice dribbling, passing, and catching skills at the beginning of the unit and will use these skills in modified game play at the end of the unit. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (6) 6 :

6-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

The purpose of this activity is to see if students can identify if their peers are using the correct cues when dribbling a basketball.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 9 :

3-1.9) Catch a ball thrown by a partner, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 9 :

4-1.9) Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

To review various basketball and fitness skills by participating in a fun basketball warm-up. You can design this game based on your curriculum and your students' needs.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (2) 10 :

2-1.10) Dribble continuously in self-space and while traveling, with preferred hand, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This is a great way to get kids to learn dribbling skills independently by using QR codes.

It's easy to install a QR Reader on any Chromebook using this link ScanQR.

Another suggestion, if you don't have time to print and cut the cards with the QR codes, is to just put the links into Google Classroom. You can have students view a specific Chromebook for each skill (where the correct gif is playing). Obviously, it is important to have the Chromebooks in an area separate from where the dribbling will occur to avoid damage.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (1) 10 :

1-1.10) Dribble continuously in a stationary position, using the preferred hand.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (2) 9 :

2-1.9) Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (2) 10 :

2-1.10) Dribble continuously in self-space and while traveling, with preferred hand, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 9 :

4-1.9) Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This resource provides a Holistic Dual Performance Rubric for Ball Handling and Dribbling Skills. This checklist provides a one-page assessment for your class all in one place.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (4) 11 :

4-1.11) Dribble with the feet in general space with control of ball and body in a dynamic setting.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 11 :

5-1.11) Apply foot dribbling in individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

This is a video of a dribbling practice game. Players will partner up so there will be pairs spread out in the gym. In each pair, one player will start as the dribbler and have a basketball (or soccer ball, depending on which game you want to play). The other player will place a hula hoop on the floor and stand with at least one foot inside of it. The player inside the hoop will try to knock away the balls of other players who come too near (remember that one foot must always be inside the hoop). If a player’s ball gets knocked away, they simply retrieve it and continue dribbling.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

Most coaches use dribbling and ball handling interchangeably. Though they are linked, the two skills are definitely separate.

Dribbling and controlling the ball is a skill that can be practiced alone and is separate from the other ball skills on the court. Ball handling, however, involves knowledge of the game and integrates dribbling, passing, and decision-making.

Practicing and improving your dribbling is a simple task. There are innumerable dribbling drills that are in use today that are challenging and effective. The set of drills that have come to be known as "Maravich Drills," (after the late ball-handling wizard Pete Maravich) are widely known. They include drills such as passing the ball around your body, dribble figure 8s, spider dribbling, drop and catch.

This resource provides information about improving these skills with various drills.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.