At the intersection of education and sport, a crucial question arises: should children be punished by depriving them of their sporting activities, such as basketball training, if their academic performance is unsatisfactory? Although the temptation to use sport as an incentive or punishment is understandable, there are compelling arguments against this practice, supported by child psychology and contemporary pedagogical theory.

Basketball is a team sport that is very popular with children and youth around the world. It is a sport that offers many health benefits,