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Riverside High School3218 Rose of Sharon Rd, Durham, NC 27712, United States
348.3 miles awayIndoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson 1. Warm welcome (5 min) – Break the ice, ask about goals, favorite players.
2. Quick assessment (10 min) – Watch basic dribbling, layups, and shooting form.
3. Teach 1–2 basics (20 min) – Example: stationary dribbling + form shooting close to basket.
4. Fun game (10 min) – Simple challenge using the new skill.
5. Wrap-up (5 min) – Praise progress, give 1 easy “homework” drill
Lesson 11+Lesson 11 – Introduction to Ball Screens (Pick & Roll Basics)
1. Review (5 min) – Dribbling, layups, passing recap.
2. Teaching (15 min) –
• What a screen is.
• How to dribble off a ball screen (tight shoulder, eyes up).
• Simple roll/pop explanation.
3. Drill (15 min) – 2-man pick & roll reps (no defense first, then light defense).
4. Game (10 min) – 2-on-2 with focus on using the screen.
5. Wrap-up (5 min) – Praise progress, assign homework: practice “screen, dribble 2 bounces, pull-up shot OR pass.”
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4 – Passing & Catching
• Review: dribbling + layups.
• Teach chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass (with proper form).
• Partner or wall passing drills.
• Game: “Pass & move” keep-away.
• Homework: 100 passes a day against a wall.
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Lesson 5 – Combining Dribble & Pass
• Review: passing & catching.
• Dribble → jump stop → pass drill.
• Stationary dribble + pass under pressure.
• Game: 3-on-3 monkey in the middle (lots of passing).
• Homework: 2-ball dribble for 2 minutes + 50 wall passes.
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Lesson 6 – Advanced Layups & Footwork
• Review: basic layups.
• Teach reverse layups + euro-step footwork (intro level).
• Emphasize balance & proper stride.
• Game: “Layup ladder” (different finishes each round).
• Homework: 25 right-hand, 25 left-hand layups, 10 reverse layups.
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Lesson 7 – Shooting Progression
• Review: form & spot shooting.
• Introduce “catch & shoot” (from a pass).
• Work on shot prep: hands ready, feet set.
• Game: Shooting competition from 5 spots.
• Homework: 50 catch & shoot shots daily (close range).
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Lesson 8 – Defense & Rebounding
• Review: stance & slides.
• Add closeouts (sprint → chop feet → hands up).
• Rebounding basics: box-out, two-hand secure, outlet pass.
• Game: “1-on-1 box-out battle.”
• Homework: 2 sets of 20 defensive slides + 25 jump-to-rebounds.
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Lesson 9 – Putting It Together (Dribble + Pass + Finish)
• Review: dribble moves & passing.
• Teach dribble attack → kick-out pass.
• Simple pick-and-roll intro (screen, dribble, pass/shot).
• Game: 2-on-2 emphasis on decision-making.
• Homework: 25 drive → jump stops → passes each side.
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Lesson 10 – Intro to Game Play
• Review: shooting, passing, dribbling.
• Teach spacing & moving without the ball.
• Basic offense flow: pass, cut, fill.
• Controlled scrimmage (3-on-3 or 4-on-4).
• Wrap-up: reinforce growth since Lesson 1.
• Homework: Journal one thing learned + 15 minutes of free play.
EJ
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