Shooter and Rebounder Minute Challenge

In pairs, one partner shoots for one minute from different spots while the other rebounds and passes; then they switch. Baskets score by distance and the pair tries to beat its record. Students practice catch-and-shoot, passing and focus while tired.

How to play

1. At each basket, set 3 green spots at 6 ft (1 point) and 3 red spots at 12 ft (2 points); put two pairs per basket, one on each side.
2. The shooter waits on a spot with hands ready; the rebounder under the rim gets the ball and chest passes it out.
3. For 1 minute, the shooter changes spots after every shot and the rebounder counts points out loud.
4. On the whistle, switch roles; between turns there are 30 seconds to write down the total and pick one improvement.
5. Play 3 full rounds and compare each total with the previous one.
6. At the end, each pair explains whether close or far spots worked better.

Rules

• A basket counts only with feet next to the spot.
• The rebounder passes to the chest, never throws from far away.
• Each pair stays on its half of the basket.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: accessible spots and no need to change spots.
• Visual impairment: the rebounder says 'ball' before passing and a ball with bells is used.
• Lower fitness: 45-second turns.

Learning goals

• Shoot with good form after catching a pass.
• Stay focused even when tired.
• Set a pair goal and check for improvement.

Equipment for a class of 25

• youth basketballs: 13
• basketball hoops: 6
• poly spots: 36
• stopwatch: 1

Teacher tip

Have shooters catch with knees already bent so they shoot without extra steps. If you are short on baskets, hang hula hoops on the wall bars as targets.

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