Purpose Of Blacktop Basketball
The main purpose for Blacktop Basketball is to get kids outdoors being active physically and socially during the summer days. Learning a few basketball skills and improving overall basketball ability is just a bonus throughout the process.
Basketball Skills
- An emphasis on ball-handling, shooting, and passing in skill portion of each training sessions
- Improve basketball IQ by reading and reacting to different situations during scrimmages
- During scrimmages players will be able to incorporate many basketball skills such as On and Off ball defense, Rebounding, Cutting, Screening, Balance, and many other skills that are needed to be a well rounded basketball player
- I will encourage players to play with freedom, creativity, and try new things during games
Social Skills
- Learn how to work well with other players
- Strengthen friendships and make new friends
- Learn how to communicate with teammates, opponents, and coaches
- A 'hands off' coaching approach during the scrimmages will make kids develop problem solving, strategy, and accountability among the group
Fun
- Will make it a positive environment for all players
- Encourage and reward positive interactions between group members
- Low stress environment
- Play Prize games once a week (Thunder, Long Shot, Team Shooting Games, Dribble Tag, ect.)