1. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure a student’s ability in using the correct form
when shooting a basketball into the basket/target.
2. This scale will be used in students in the high school level (9th-12th) with both male and
females. The skill level will vary based on the amount of exposure one has had on
shooting a basketball. Some will have little to no experience, some experience, a lot of
experience, or one may play on a basketball team, which may have mastered the form.
The students will see and learn the correct form in a basketball unit where they will be
exposed to the form several times.
3. The rating scale can be used as a pretest and posttest. You can use the scale in the
beginning of a unit to see where students are and to see what skills one has already
possessed. You can then use it again to see where students have improved and it will
show you that students have taken the unit seriously and have learned the proper form of
shooting a basketball.
4. The students will be evaluated on their ability to properly line their feet shoulder width
apart, properly bending and extending their knees, holding the ball properly in their
fingertips with one hand on the side and one behind, properly bending and extending of
the arms, the follow through of their shot to finish up the form of shooting a basketball,
and maintaining eye contact on the target. Using all of these movements in their form
will give each student the best chance on making the net.
5. The rating scale will be as follows:
5-Superior; student has displayed full skill properly
4-Above Average; student has displayed most of the skill properly, almost perfect
3-Average; student has displayed some of the skill properly, needs improvement
2-Below Average; student has displayed little of the skill properly, has difficulty
with skill
1-Poorstudent makes an attempt at the skill but displays no understanding of form
0-No Grade; student has made no attempt at the skill
6. The test administrator would need to know the proper form of shooting a basketball and
what each of the number in the grading rubric stands for. They would also need to have a
basketball court at the normal height, and at least three (3) basketballs so you are able to
have back ups if needed. The administrator should also determine where the students
will be standing when demonstrating the skill (the foul line would be the best spot). The
administrator will also need to determine how many chances each student will get to
perform the skill. It would be in the best interest of the student and the administrator to
give the student three different tries to perform the skill. It will allow the student three
times to successfully complete the skill and will allow the administrator time to look at
each little part of the skill to see if every part of the skill is done properly.
7. The grading scale will not be used against the students it is used to provide the student
with a basic understanding of how well they are able to perform the skill of shooting a
basketball. The students would ultimately be graded on participation and progress of the
skill.
Basketball Shooting Evaluation
Student:_____________________________
Class/Pd:______________
Date:___________________
Purpose: The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the student’s ability to efficiently
shoot a basketball towards the net using the correct form.
Directions: Examine and evaluate each skill step of shooting a basketball using the
following rating scale: (5) superior, (4) above average, (3) average, (2) below average, (1)
poor, (0) no grade.
Student is standing shoulder width apart with feet squared at the net.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Student has proper bending of their knees and elbows when aiming the ball towards the net.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Student is holding the ball correctly (one hand on the back of ball; one hand on side of ball).
5
4
3
2
1
0
Ball is held in fingertips, not in palm of hand.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Student has proper extension of the knees and elbows when releasing the ball.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Student has displayed follow-through once the ball is released (bringing arms back to side
and little bend in knees).
5
4
3
2
1
0
Student has made eye contact with the net/target at all times.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Reference:
Haywood, Kathleen. (2009). Life Span Motor Development, 5th ed. Champaign, Illinois:
Human Kinetics.