The first session is all about building comfort and confidence!
• Warm-up & Agility – fun footwork drills with cones and ladders.
• Ball Handling Basics – stationary dribbling (pound dribbles, crossover, behind-the-back).
• Form Shooting – working close to the basket to lock in proper shooting mechanics.
• Confidence Boost – finish with a fun game or challenge so players leave encouraged and motivated.
At this stage, we transition from fundamentals to competitive growth.
• Game Situations – decision-making under pressure (when to pass, shoot, or drive).
• Conditioning & Endurance – fun challenges to build stamina.
• Personalized Focus – tailoring drills to the player’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Leadership & Confidence – encouraging players to communicate and think like a team leader on the court.
This is where progress really shows.
• Advanced Ball Handling – combo moves (crossover + spin, hesitation dribble).
• Shooting Development – catch-and-shoot, free throws, and moving shots.
• Defense Fundamentals – defensive stance, slides, and closeouts.
• 1-on-1 Play – applying skills in game-like situations to build confidence under pressure.
Now we start building a foundation.
• Dribbling on the Move – zig-zag cone dribbling with both hands.
• Passing Skills – chest pass, bounce pass, and partner target drills.
• Finishing at the Rim – basic layup footwork from both sides.
• Game Awareness – introduction to spacing and how to “see the floor.”
The first session focuses on identifying strengths and areas to improve.
• Skill Assessment – ball-handling under pressure, shooting form, finishing, and defensive footwork.
• Advanced Drills Introduction – combo dribble moves into finishes, catch-and-shoot under time limits.
• Baseline Conditioning Test – agility ladder, shuttle runs, and reaction drills.
• Goal Setting – setting personal performance goals with the player.
Position-Specific Training
• Guards – pick-and-roll reads, creating space, deep range shooting.
• Wings – attacking closeouts, pull-up game, defensive versatility.
• Posts – low-post scoring, pick-and-roll defense, outlet passing.
• Film Study & Breakdown – teaching players to analyze their own play.
• Leadership & Mental Edge – confidence in clutch moments, communication on the floor.
• College/Club Prep – simulating game environments with conditioning + pressure.
Game-Speed Drills – full-speed transition finishing, pull-up jumpers in rhythm.
• Advanced Footwork – jab-step series, pivot counters, and post moves (if applicable).
• Decision-Making – 2-on-1 and 3-on-2 drills to develop court vision.
• Conditioning with Skills – shooting after sprints, dribble moves into explosive finishes.
• Small-Sided Games – 1v1,
Ball Handling Under Pressure – two-ball dribbling, resistance band dribbles, and live defensive pressure.
• Shooting Reps – shooting off screens, step-backs, and quick release drills.
• Finishing Variety – euro-step, spin finishes, floater package.
• Defensive IQ – anticipation drills, defending pick-and-rolls.