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Unit 1

Learn to Move Fast | Building a Foundation

SEL: Building a Foundation

Drill: Quick Feet; Dribble Side-to-Side

Play: Partner Tag; Partner Dribbling Tag

Unit 2

Don't Let Them Grab the Ball | How to Find Balance

SEL: Balancing

Drill: Leg Cicles; Tug of War

Play: Bears vs. Crabs; Blocker

Unit 3

Protect the Ball as Much as You Can! | Growing Your Passion

SEL: Growing your passion

Drill: Guard Hand Dribble; Look Forward Dribbling

Play: 1v1 Sideline Tag; Head-Shoulders-Knees-Toes

Unit 6

Drawing Number Eights on the Ground | Staying Accountable

SEL: Staying Accountable

Drill: Figure eights; Leg circles; Guard hand switch

Play: Dribbling body movement; Sharks and minnows

Unit 7

Keep the Ball Moving Fast | Finding your Passion

SEL: Stand for Something

Drill: Dribble hard

Play: Cone mania; Cat and mouse

Unit 8

Changing Directions with the Ball | Positively Embrace the Day

SEL: Positivity Radiates

Drill: Crossover dribble; Keep-away dribble

Play: Random tag with and without a ball

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Unit 11

Run to the Basket | Growing Up

SEL: Humble Beginnings

Drill: Power layup

Play: Dribble touch; Ball grab 1v1

Unit 12

Practice Your Aim | Be a Peacemaker

SEL: Be a Peacemaker

Drill: Low and high rip through; Form

Play: Get up tag with and without a ball

Unit 13

Turn and Don't Move Your Foot | Kindness and Forgiveness

SEL: Another way

Drill: Triple threat; Pivot foot

Play: Partner tennis ball catch

Preview some warm-up videos and SEL videos

Ball Pops

Follow along with Ruthie to do Ball Pops as you warm up.

Positive Affirmations

Don't go through struggles alone. If you don't have a parent to help you, find a teacher, a sports coach, or an after school coach to help and guide you. Find an adult who can help you know your self worth.

Side-to-Side Dribble

Follow along with Ruthie to do a side-to-side dribble.

Finding Discipline

Ruthie talks about being disciplined, working hard, and celebrating each small moment in your progress. When you work hard, the things that are the hardest to endure will be the sweetest to remember.

Leg Circles and Figure Eights

Follow along with Ruthie to do leg circle warmups with a basketball.

Dealing with Bullying

Ruthie talks about bullying and what to do if you find yourself getting bullied.

Guard-hand Dribble

Follow along with Ruthie to practice dribbling with your guard hand up and switching the hand you dribble with.

Dealing with Rejection

Ruthie talks about rejection and what to do if you find yourself in a situation where you're feeling rejected.

Play Keep-Away Dribble

Play a dribbling game. Dribble your own ball as you try to knock away other balls on the court.

Making Excuses

Ruthie talks about taking ownership of where you are and working harder rather than making excuses.

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