Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBall Handling & Court Awareness (The Foundation)
Focus: Getting comfortable with the basketball and establishing an athletic stance.
Warm-up: Finger taps, ball wraps (around the head, waist, and knees) to build hand-eye coordination.
Lesson 11+Defensive Fundamentals & Integration
Focus: Defensive stance, lateral movement, and putting the first three lessons together.
Warm-up: Defensive slides across the width of the court (or park). Emphasize staying low, keeping the chest up, and not crossing their feet.
Lesson 4-10 Passing, Catching, and Footwork
Focus: Moving the ball efficiently and establishing a pivot foot.
Warm-up: Chest passes and bounce passes back and forth. Emphasize stepping into the pass and snapping the thumbs down.
Lesson 2-3Shooting Mechanics & Layup Footwork
Focus: Introducing the B.E.E.F. principle (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through) and finishing near the basket.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonElite Ball Handling & Pressure Navigation
Focus: Creating space, absorbing contact, and breaking down elite defenders off the dribble.
Warm-up: 2-ball dynamic dribbling (alternating, high-low, moving crossovers) to overload the nervous system and force the eyes up.
Lesson 11+
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