Program Basketball Player Development Program (Orange Level - Ages 9-11)

The Orange Level is designed for those that have had a year or two of instruction, know the game rules, and may be starting to play on a team. The terminology will focus on player positions as well as key spots on the court. The curriculum will focus on more advanced stationary ball handling skills, learning to dribble with the proper hand during the game, basic change of speed and direction dribble moves, advanced passing techniques, one foot lay-ups, triple threat position and footwork, step and slide defense, box out techniques, and an introduction to proper shooting form. Controlled scrimmaging will be used to teach player spacing and movement without the ball.