The research aims to design an active learning program using the "Think - Pair – Share" method to learn some basic skills in basketball and increase motivation towards learning for middle school students. The researcher used the experimental approach on a sample of (24) female students who were divided into two groups, the first experimental. The second was a control group, each consisting of (12) female students. The research tools included tests of basic skills in basketball, a measure of motivation towards learning, and the active learning program in the proposed (Think - Pair - Share) method. The results resulted in: 1- Using the active learning method (Think - Pair - Share) contributed positively to improving the performance of basic basketball skills (dribbling - chest pass - one-handed passing - peaceful shooting - shooting from a standing position (free throw)) and increasing motivation towards learning. For the experimental group. 2- Active learning in a way (Think - Pair - Share) that led to making the student the focus of the educational process and the teacher prepared, guiding and directing the educational environment. 3- Active learning in a way (Think - Pair - Share) led to lively lesson time, increased the students’ enthusiasm and motivation, and attracted their attention and eagerness for the upcoming learning. 4- The experimental group that used active learning in the method (Think - Pair - Share) outperformed the control group that used the traditional method (explanation and model) in the speed of learning to perform the basic skills in basketball under investigation and in increasing motivation towards learning (internal goal orientation - external orientation). For the goal - the value of the profession - controlling learning beliefs - self-efficacy in learning and performance - test anxiety).