Basketball 🏀 lessons with
Adlesia (Lisa) Ford
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Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial
Basketball 🏀 lessons with
Adlesia (Lisa) Ford
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Adlesia is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
6 ratings1 review
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Adlesia is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
6 ratings1 review
About your basketball coach
With nearly 30 years of coaching experience, I’m not just a girls’ basketball coach—I’m a mentor dedicated to helping every player thrive. Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an advanced athlete aiming for excellence, I’m here to guide you. I foster player development and passion for the game. My approach focuses on solid fundamentals, consistent practice, and a growth mindset. As long as you bring positivity and a commitment to success, I’ll help you unlock your full potential on and off the court. My experience helps students unlock their full potential. Join me to elevate your skills and court IQ.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Ocoee, Florida
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Years Playing: 40 years
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Given: 6 lessons
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWeeks 1-3: Ball-handling and passing
Focus: Developing comfort with the ball and basic hand-offs.
Drills:
Stationary ball-handling: Dribbling with both hands, behind-the-back, and crossovers.
Passing drills: push passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes with a partner.
Dribbling while moving: Dribbling through cones, around partners, and around the court using various techniques.
Game Application: Partner passing games, dribble relays.
Lesson 11+Weeks 10-12: Putting it all together
Focus: Combining all skills in a game-like environment, emphasizing teamwork and game application.
Drills:
Full-court drills: Dribbling, passing, and finishing at the basket in a full-court setting.
Situational plays: Setting up and running basic offensive and defensive plays.
Game Application:
3-on-3 games: Focusing on applying skills with and without the ball.
Full-court scrimmage: Playing a full game with an emphasis on the skills practiced throughout the 12 weeks.
Lesson 4-10Weeks 4-6: Shooting and layups
Focus: Building proper shooting form and layup techniques.
Drills:
Layup progression: Dribble, two-footed layup, and one-handed layup drills from both sides of the basket.
Form shooting: Shooting close to the basket, focusing on technique before distance.
Jump shot practice: Gradually increasing the distance of the jump shot, potentially with a defender.
Game Application: "Knockout" game, partner shooting games, or a "21" ladder game in pairs.
Weeks 7-9: Defense, footwork, and strategy
Focus: Improving defensive positioning, quickness, and basic team strategy.
Drills:
Defensive shuffles: Full-speed defensive shuffles and slides without the ball.
Footwork: Lunge technique and squat jumps for lower body strength.
Passing and defense: Practicing passing and moving into a defensive stance to contest passes.
Game Application: Modified half-court games where players focus on defensive positioning and communication.
Lesson 2-3Weeks 1-3: Ball-handling and passing
Focus: Developing comfort with the ball and basic hand-offs.
Drills:
Stationary ball-handling: Dribbling with both hands, behind-the-back, and crossovers.
Passing drills: push passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes with a partner.
Dribbling while moving: Dribbling through cones, around partners, and around the court using various techniques.
Game Application: Partner passing games, dribble relays.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWeeks 1-3: Ball-handling and passing
Focus: Developing comfort with the ball and basic hand-offs.
Drills:
Stationary ball-handling: Dribbling with both hands, behind-the-back, and crossovers.
Passing drills: push passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes with a partner.
Dribbling while moving: Dribbling through cones, around partners, and around the court using various techniques.
Game Application: Partner passing games, dribble relays.
Lesson 11+Weeks 10-12: Putting it all together
Focus: Combining all skills in a game-like environment, emphasizing teamwork and game application.
Drills:
Full-court drills: Dribbling, passing, and finishing at the basket in a full-court setting.
Situational plays: Setting up and running basic offensive and defensive plays.
Game Application:
3-on-3 games: Focusing on applying skills with and without the ball.
Full-court scrimmage: Playing a full game with an emphasis on the skills practiced throughout the 12 weeks.
Lesson 4-10Weeks 4-6: Shooting and layups
Focus: Building proper shooting form and layup techniques.
Drills:
Layup progression: Dribble, two-footed layup, and one-handed layup drills from both sides of the basket.
Form shooting: Shooting close to the basket, focusing on technique before distance.
Jump shot practice: Gradually increasing the distance of the jump shot, potentially with a defender.
Game Application: "Knockout" game, partner shooting games, or a "21" ladder game in pairs.
Weeks 7-9: Defense, footwork, and strategy
Focus: Improving defensive positioning, quickness, and basic team strategy.
Drills:
Defensive shuffles: Full-speed defensive shuffles and slides without the ball.
Footwork: Lunge technique and squat jumps for lower body strength.
Passing and defense: Practicing passing and moving into a defensive stance to contest passes.
Game Application: Modified half-court games where players focus on defensive positioning and communication.
Lesson 2-3Weeks 1-3: Ball-handling and passing
Focus: Developing comfort with the ball and basic hand-offs.
Drills:
Stationary ball-handling: Dribbling with both hands, behind-the-back, and crossovers.
Passing drills: push passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes with a partner.
Dribbling while moving: Dribbling through cones, around partners, and around the court using various techniques.
Game Application: Partner passing games, dribble relays.
Youth players
Working with kidsFocus more on learning skills through fun drills, activities and modified games.
Working with teenagersFocus more on implementing taught practiced and learned skills as well as strategies into game situations through activities, drills and modified games.
What you need to bring1 Basketball, a towel and water. Please wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes.
What I can bringI will have extra balls, cones and other equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!