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LeonDre
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the coaches who have been helping me through my first 5 basketball lessons. In such a short time, I’ve seen real improvement in my passing, ball control, and overall confidence on the court.
The way you broke down the basics—like chest, bounce, and overhead passes—made it easy to understand and apply. The drills, especially partner passing and “keep away,” were fun and helped me build good habits fast. You made learning feel encouraging and supportive, and that made all the difference.
Thanks for being patient, positive, and clear in your teaching. Looking forward to the next sessions!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction & Dribbling Basics
• Objective: Understand court layout, rules; introduce dribbling
• Skills:
• Ball control (stationary dribbling, both hands)
• Low/high dribbles, fingertip control
• Drills:
• Dribble freeze
• Cone zig-zags
• Dribble tag
Lesson 11+Lesson 11: Scrimmage & Skills Showcase
• Objective: Reinforce all learned concepts through full play
• Activities:
• Warm-up: Favorite drill from past lessons
• Team scrimmage (5-on-5 or 3-on-3)
• Shooting competition (free throws, 3-point line)
• Coach/player feedback sessions
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Defense Fundamentals
• Objective: Teach on-ball defense, stance, and footwork
• Skills:
• Defensive stance
• Slide steps
• Close-outs
• Drills:
• Mirror drills
• Zig-zag defensive slides
• 1-on-1 close-out and stop
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Lesson 5: Layups & Finishing
• Objective: Introduce basic layups (right and left hand)
• Skills:
• Footwork (inside-outside step)
• Off-the-glass finishing
• Drills:
• Mikan drill
• 1-step and 2-step layups
• Layup relay race
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Lesson 6: Ball Handling & Combo Moves
• Objective: Develop more control under pressure
• Skills:
• Crossovers, behind-the-back, spin moves
• Change of pace
• Drills:
• Cone dribble series
• 1-on-1 escape dribble
• Dribble knockout
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Lesson 7: Shooting Mechanics II – Game Shots
• Objective: Expand range and shooting under movement
• Skills:
• Spot-up shots from mid-range
• Shooting off the dribble
• Drills:
• Catch-and-shoot
• Shot-fake + 1 dribble pull-up
• 3-spot shooting competition
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Lesson 8: Team Offense Concepts
• Objective: Introduce spacing, cutting, and ball movement
• Skills:
• Give-and-go
• V-cuts and L-cuts
• Moving without the ball
• Drills:
• Pass and cut drill
• 3-man weave
• Half-court 3-on-3 with rules
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Lesson 9: Team Defense & Communication
• Objective: Learn help defense, switching, and talking on D
• Skills:
• Help-the-helper concept
• Calling screens, boxing out
• Drills:
• Shell drill (4-on-4)
• Close-out, help, recover
• 3-on-3 communication challenge
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Lesson 10: Transition Offense & Defense
• Objective: Fast break and stopping transition scoring
• Skills:
• Outlet passes
• Sprinting lanes, spacing
• Getting back on D
• Drills:
• 3-man break
• 2-on-1, 3-on-2 fast break drill
• Transition scrimmage
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