School Holiday Basketball Skills Boost Camp - Boys

This program is designed to develop fundamental basketball skills and improve overall performance for junior domestic basketball players under 10, 12, and 14 (boys).

Development of skills including dribbling, shooting, layup, defence, improving jumping ability, speed, and coordination.

VENUE: RecWest Footscray Cnr Essex and Market Streets West Footscray

DURATION: Winter holidays (Monday to Wednesday)

SESSION SCHEDULE:

• Morning Session: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

PROGRAM CONTENT:

The program will focus on the following aspects of basketball skills and development:

Dribbling:

• Proper dribbling technique
• Dribbling drills and exercises
• Ball control and dribbling under pressure

Shooting:

• Shooting fundamentals (stance, grip, release)
• Shooting mechanics and footwork
• Shooting drills and shooting off the dribble

Layup:

• Layup technique and footwork
• Different layup variations (right hand, left hand, reverse)
• Layup drills and finishing at the rim

Defence:

• Defensive stance and positioning
• Individual and team defensive drills
• Defensive strategies and concepts

Jumping Ability:

• Jumping exercises and plyometrics
• Vertical leap development
• Rebounding and blocking techniques

Speed and Coordination:

• Speed and agility drills
• Quickness and reaction time exercises
• Hand-eye coordination drills

Individual Correction and Tactics:

• Individualized feedback on technique and performance
• Tactical awareness and decision-making drills
• Game situations and strategies

This program has been developed by Andrea Berni, our Director of Coaching, who brings over 26 years of experience in basketball coaching. Originally from Varese, Italy, he moved to Melbourne 12 years ago. With mentoring from renowned coaches like Dodo Rusconi, Andrea has honed his coaching skills. Highlights include winning the Assistant Coach of the Year award in 2018 and coaching successful programs. Currently the head coach of Under 18.1 boys at Westgate Imperials, Andrea's dedication to player development is evident. He holds a certificate in Italian Journalism and works in education support. Andrea is thrilled to share his basketball knowledge with Footscray Hawks Basketball Club.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Attire: basketball uniform or similar,
• Water bottle,
• Basketball.

PROGRAM DELIVERY:

• Qualified coaches and trainers will conduct the sessions.
• The focus will be on individual and small group training to ensure personalized attention and correction of mistakes.
• Progressive skill development will be emphasized, building upon the participants' current abilities.

REGISTRATION / LOGISTICS:

• Open registration for the junior domestic basketball club under 10, 12, and 14.
• Limited slots available to ensure quality training.
• Online registration and payment process.

This program with a focus on individual skill development and correction, will provide valuable training opportunities for the junior domestic basketball players.