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Wall Form Shooting
Build the foundational one-hand shooting motion without the pressure of a rim, locking in elbow alignment and release.
Mini Mikan Layups
Teach alternating layups off both hands close to the basket, building left/right comfort early.
B.E.E.F. Balance Check
Lock in the four shooting fundamentals — Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through — with no rim.
Line Layup March
Teach the two-step layup footwork (right-left for righties) marching up a line.
Toss & Count Layups
Build layup confidence by counting makes in 30 seconds from the right block.
Close Form Shooting
Groove a perfect one-hand release from 3 feet out before any distance is added.
Bank Shot Basics
Teach the bank shot from the angles where the backboard is the shooter's best friend.
Ball Slaps & Taps
Get young hands comfortable with the ball and improve fingertip control before dribbling.
Red Light Green Light Dribble
Practice stopping and starting the dribble while keeping control, a fun gamified control drill.
Stationary Pound Dribble
Build wrist strength and a low, controlled dribble in place.
Toss & Catch Eyes-Up
Train the habit of dribbling with eyes up by tossing and catching while looking ahead.
Walk & Dribble
Combine walking with dribbling — the first step to moving with the ball.
Crossover Toss
Introduce the crossover by tossing the ball hand to hand low and wide.
Wall Chest Passes
Develop a strong, accurate chest pass with proper step and follow-through.
Bounce Pass to Target
Teach the bounce pass and the correct bounce point for a catchable ball.
Partner Catch & Step
Build the catch-and-triple-threat habit: catch, step, and show the ball.
Overhead Toss
Introduce the overhead pass for throwing over a defender's outstretched arms.
Shadow Defensive Slide
Introduce the defensive stance and lateral slide without crossing the feet.
Stance Hold Challenge
Build the leg strength and posture to hold a proper defensive stance.
Mirror the Ball
Train following the ball with the eyes and hands, not biting on fakes.
Sky Touch Rebounds
Train explosive jumping and high-hands catching for rebounds.
Toss & Box Out
Introduce the box-out: find your player and hold them out after a shot.
High Hands Tip
Build the habit of going up with both hands high on every shot attempt near the rim.
Hop & Freeze Balance
Build single-leg balance and body control needed for stops and pivots.
Pivot Clock
Teach the forward and reverse pivot using clock-face directions.
Jump Stop Drill
Teach the two-foot jump stop — the foundation of catching on the move.
Defensive Step & Slide
Connect the defensive stance to actual lateral movement with quick steps.
Fun Shuttle Relay
Develop running, stopping, and turning in a playful relay format.
Animal Walk Strength
Build foundational strength and body control with fun animal movements.
Line Jumps
Build quick-twitch explosiveness with fast side-to-side line jumps.
Pass & Move Tag
Teach the most important IQ habit early: after you pass, you move — never stand still.
Give & Go
Teach the simplest two-man play: pass, cut to the basket, get it back, score.
Spacing With Cones
Make the abstract idea of 'spacing' visible using cones as position markers.
1v1 Read the Defender
Introduce the simplest read: if the defender sags, shoot; if they press, drive.
Cut to the Basket
Teach the most underused move in youth basketball: cutting hard to the rim.
Triple-Threat Choice
Teach that every catch is a choice: shoot, pass, or drive — read and decide fast.
Fill the Lane
Teach transition offense: when a teammate breaks, fill the open lane to support.
See Man, See Ball
Teach the foundational defensive habit: see your man AND the ball at once.