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Mr. Pacheco from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hoop It Up

Help me give my students the basketball team participants appropriate equipment (basketballs, equipment bag, and ball pump) for their upcoming basketball season.

  • 3 donors
  • $178 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Mr. Pacheco has another project! Donate to Soccer Stars In The Making to help his classroom.

$93 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Middle school students benefit from basketball drills because they help them develop basic skills, enhance hand-eye coordination, build athleticism, encourage teamwork, and get ready for game situations. They also encourage physical activity and may help students gain confidence and social skills at a critical developmental stage.

There is more to basketball than merely putting the ball through the hoop.

It involves a variety of skills, like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending, all of which enhance overall performance. You can become a valuable team player and improve your game by learning and using these abilities. This article will teach you how to efficiently build the essential abilities needed to succeed in basketball.

Dribbling

Dribbling is the foundation of basketball. It allows players to move around the court while maintaining control of the ball. Effective dribbling can help you navigate through defenders, create scoring opportunities, and set up plays.

Shooting

Scoring points is the primary objective in basketball, and shooting is the skill that directly contributes to this goal. Effective shooting techniques can improve your accuracy and consistency.

Passing

Passing is essential for effective team play. It allows for quick ball movement, creates scoring opportunities, and helps maintain possession.

Rebounding

Rebounding is the act of retrieving the ball after a missed shot. It is crucial for maintaining possession and creating additional scoring opportunities.

Defense

Defense is critical for preventing the opposing team from scoring. Effective defense can disrupt the opponent's plays and create turnovers.

Footwork

Good footwork enhances your ability to move quickly and efficiently on the court. It is essential for both offensive and defensive plays.

Ball Handling

Effective ball handling is crucial for maintaining control under pressure, executing plays, and minimizing turnovers.

Mr. Pacheco PS 95 Sheila Mencher Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WILSON NBA DRV Series Basketball - DRV Plus, Brown, Size 7 - 29.5" • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
WILSON NBA DRV Series Basketball - DRV, Brown, Size 7 - 29.5" • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Spalding Mesh Basketball Equipment Bag • Amazon Business $10.11 1 $10.11
SPORTBIT Ball Pump for Sports Balls - Push & Pull Inflating System - Hand Pump for All Exercise Balls - Volleyball Pump, Basketball Inflator, Football & Soccer Ball Air Pump - Goes with 5 Needles Set • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$119.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.62

Total project goal

$177.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.45

3 Donors

-$177.45

Donations toward project cost

-$150.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.62

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 $0.00

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