Little Hoopers

Week 1 – Introductory Session
Introduction to the key skills of basketball – ball handling, passing, shooting, defense and athleticism and a range of key drills we will use throughout the term.

Week 2 – Ball Handling Session
Focused on developing players control of the basketball and introducing a range of core dribbling drills and skills and introducing 1v1 games.

Week 3 – Passing & Athletics Session
Aimed at developing players ability to pass the basketball and introducing a range of drills that develop players hand-eye co-ordination, quickness, footwork and overall motor skills, continue to play 1v1 and work on our 1v1 skills.

Week 4 – Shooting Session
Introducing basic shooting fundamentals and working on players ability to shoot the basketball both on the move and in static situations. Introducing 3v3 half-court games.

Week 5 – Defensive Session
Built around the development of proper defensive technique and defensive awareness, continuing working in 3v3 settings.

Week 6 – Footwork & Player Movement Session
Introducing basic footwork (pivots, jab steps, etc.), teaching the concept of moving without the ball (pass and cut) and continue to build 3v3 skills.

Week 7 – Advanced Ball-Handling Session
Revisiting ball handling drills from Week 1 and adding additional dribbling drills and skills of greater complexity, introducing 4v4 half-court games.

Week 8 – Attack Moves & Advanced Athletics
Putting together our skills (ball handling, shooting, passing) to create attacking moves, revisiting and building on our athletics drills and skills from Week 3 and continuing with 4v4 games.

Week 9 – Games Session
A session focused on player enjoyment to end the term, 5v5 full-court games and some fun movement and basketball-based games.