Book 1: The Foundation Block

Learning the Pound Dribble

About This Book

When Nova's team faces an impossible full-court press, every fancy move fails. Crossovers, spins, and complex combinations all result in turnovers. The team can't advance the ball past half-court, and time is running out.

Nova learns that the foundation of all dribbling starts with the simplest move: the pound dribble. Through this basic, powerful move, she discovers that sometimes the simplest things are the most important.

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🏀 What You'll Learn

🏀 Basketball Skill

The Pound Dribble

The foundational move that breaks the press

💻 Coding Concept

Sequences

Creating sequences with simple, repeatable blocks

📚 For Ages

Grades 3-8

Perfect for all skill levels

📋 Curriculum Standards

CSTA Standards:

1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15, 2-AP-11

Common Core Math:

6.RP.A.1, 6.EE.A.2, MP.2, MP.7

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

ELA:

RL.6.3, W.6.2

🎯 Learning Objectives

  • Understand that coding starts with simple, repeatable blocks
  • Practice creating sequences by repeating foundation blocks
  • Learn that Block 1 (Pound) can be repeated to create sequences
  • Connect basketball fundamentals to coding fundamentals

🎮 Try the Exercise

Practice the pound dribble move in the game! See if you can break the press just like Nova did.

Play the Game

Exercise Complete!

You've unlocked the next section.

🎓 What You Learned

🏀 Basketball Skill: The Pound Dribble

You learned that:

  • The simplest move is often the most powerful
  • Fundamentals matter more than fancy moves
  • Practice builds confidence
  • Starting simple helps you build to more complex moves

💡 Important Lesson

You learned that:

  • Starting with the basics helps you succeed
  • Simple moves done well are powerful
  • Practice makes perfect
  • Building from the foundation creates strong skills

🚀 What's Next?

Great job completing the Foundation Block exercise! You've learned that coding starts with simple, repeatable blocks.

📖 Ready for Book 2: The Code of Flow

What happens next:

  • Nova faces a new challenge with a smart defender
  • She learns to make decisions based on what she sees
  • You'll practice the crossover dribble move
  • Perfect for grades 3-8

Continue to Book 2: The Code of Flow →