Jump Shot

Jump shot by Norman Bilbrough

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Profile – The Coach – Kenny McFadden

In your own words give a one sentence answer to each of the following questions.

1. How did Kenny McFadden get into sport when he was young?

When he was young his father was coaching gridiron,but he just wanted him to play any sport,so the he played gridiron,basketball,and baseball.also he did athletics.But finally he chose basketball because he wanted to make it into uni.

2. When did he start the Hoop Club?

he injured his knee in 1992,and in 1996 he retired and started the club .His aim was to teach basketball skills and to get a porirua eight-years-old as good as an eight-year-old playing in the states.

3. Is basketball a challenging sport?

it’s a fast-running game,so you need to learn to breathe properly.And it teaches you to use your eyes and hands together.

4. What is Kenny’s favourite food?

His favorite food is hamburgers,weetabix for breakfast.

5. What advice does Kenny have for kids just starting out at basketball?

listen to the coach.Put in time dribbling,passing,and learning shooting skills.Eat your vegies.

6. Where was Kenny McFadden born?

united states

Profile – The Player – AppeTiTe Maihi

1. In the story, how old and how tall is Apiti TiHei?

he is 16 and 1.8

2. What is his favourite food?

Junk food but we were allowed takeaway every night.

3. What does he like best at school, other than playing basketball?

He really loves art.

4. How would you describe ApitiTiHei Maihi ? Give reasons for your answer.  

I would describe ApitiHei Maihi in one word is (SPORTY) because he loves to play basketball which he is also really good at he has a great future ahead of him.

Referring to the text what are the common Basketball Injuries

1.Ankles are easy to roll and twist

2.fingers can break or be dislocated

3.knees swell and need ise pack

4.some players wear goggles to avoid fingers in their eyes

Present to Past Tense:  Make the following text past tense by changing the underlined words.

The first game starts with a tip-off between ApitiTiHei and Te Amo, the tallest player in the girl’s team.  The boys get possession and move the ball quickly up the court.

There are two missed shots before ApitiTiHei does a terrific right-handed lay-up and scores the first goal.

2.The first game began with a tip-off between ApitiTiHei and Te Amo, the tallest player in the girl’s team.  The boys grab possession and throw the ball quickly up the court.There were two missed shots before ApitiTiHei moves a terrific right-handed lay-up and tries the first goal.

Thursday:

What are two skills players learn at Hoop Club?

dribbling and lay-outs

What is dribbling? Why do all players need to practise it?

dribbling is like running and bouncing with the ball all players need to practise it because if someone is coming up to you and you can’t pass the ball you could just dribble the ball and get a score.

Who won the first game between  the boys and the girls?

The girls

What was the reason that this team won?

They won because  they mostly play netball and basketball.

What do you think the word ‘substitute’ means?

substitute means replacement like for example soya milk is used as a ‘substitute for dairy milk.

What is one girls reaction when she finds out that Apiti is playing? Why do you think she has this reaction? I think she had that reaction because she thought he only loved to do art and that he doesn't play much sports at school.

How would Apiti have felt when he scored his first shot?

He would be so happy that he would just want to cry because that was his first score and also the best.

What sorts of things would the assistant coach have said during the break between the games?

He would tell them what to do and what players go on and which person do you defend.

Why do you think Apiti does not tell anyone about his aims?

because he is scared that people would not like it or that they would laugh at him for it .

“Shoot for the moon, because if you miss you’ll be amongst the stars “

What do you think this quote means?

I think its means to not be shy and just let out or you will never be happy.

Create a basketball team of 10 players only.

Your basketball team needs to consist of 10 famous players with different strengths.

You need to justify and state why you have chosen these specific players for your team.

You need to state your teams strengths.

Lastly you need to come up with an original name for your team

1Michael Jordan,Magic Johnson,Patrick Ewing,Dwight Howard,Kevin Durant,Tim Duncan,Kobe Bryant,Kevin Garnett,David Robinson,Karl Malone.

i have picked these people because they are really good and that I think with all of them together they would make an undefeated team that no one can beat and your team name is Chicago Bulls