New Subject: Sports Basketball Skills

"Basketball Skills" Introduction: What do sports mean to you? If you're anything at all like me they mean a lot. I love to spend time playing sports with my friends. Of all the sports I play the one that I like the most is basketball. (Attention) Basketball has taught me valuable skills in teamwork and responsibility. (Reveal Topic) Today, I'm going to explain to you how these parts of basketball have influenced me. (Preview) Body: …

…basketball has influenced my life by teaching me skills in teamwork and responsibility. (Reinforce Main Points) Sports, in particular basketball, have meant a great deal to me. So next time you're watching an athletic event, just remember "What do sports mean to you?" (Final Impression) This is a speech on how skills learned while playing basketball can affect your life. It is a good speech but might need to go a little more in depth.