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Lessons that have a little competition built into the skills drills because it helps the players focus more on what they should be practicing. Players practice lay-ups, mid-distance shots and long-range shots. They collect stars of different colors and different point values from the spots where they are successful. As a team, they try to gather as many stars as possible.

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basketball, scoring

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basketball, scoring, shooting, physical education
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Year
2003

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