Basketball lessons with
Richard Wilson
From$42.52 per lesson
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Basketball lessons with
Richard Wilson
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About your basketball coach
I currently serve as the Defensive Coordinator for Middleton Middle School. For the past two years. I have been dedicated to sharing my passion for coaching, guiding aspiring athletes to unlock their full potential both on and off the field. My coaching philosophy is rooted in establishing a strong foundation of fundamental skills, fostering teamwork, and cultivating a profound appreciation for the sport.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Meridian, Idaho
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Years Playing: 5 years
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Given: 4 lessons
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBasketball Fundamentals & Game Sense. Establish clear rules and expectations for behavior and safety.
Objective: Students will learn or work on improving their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while understanding basic game concepts.
Time Allotment: 60 minutes
Lesson 11+Basic Court Awareness:
Keep eyes up: Encourage players to scan the court while dribbling and passing.
Teamwork: Emphasize the importance of passing to open teammates and moving without the ball.
Defensive Stance: Teach a good defensive stance (knees bent, back straight, on toes).
Lesson 4-10Foundational Skills:
Dribbling:
Start with stationary dribbling: Practice controlling the ball with fingertips, keeping it low and in front of the body.
Progress to moving dribbling:
Encourage players to dribble while moving in different directions, changing speed, and dribbling around obstacles.
Use both hands: Make sure players practice dribbling with both hands equally.
Progress to moving dribbling: Encourage players to dribble while moving in different directions, changing speed, and dribbling around obstacles.
Use both hands: Make sure players practice dribbling with both hands equally.
Shooting:
Proper form: Emphasize proper hand placement, foot alignment, and follow-through.
Start with close-range shots: Gradually increase the distance as players improve.
Practice layups and free throws: These are essential skills for scoring.
Lesson 2-3Focus on Skill Development. Beginner-level students could start by dribbling with their dominant hand (e.g., right hand or left hand. Start learning the concept of how to shoot.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonCoaching Tips:
I promise to be positive: Learning takes time, so I will encourage players and celebrate their progress.
Break down skills: Simplify complex movements into smaller steps.
Use positive reinforcement: Focus on effort and improvement rather than just bqresults.
Keep it fun: Make practice enjoyable and engaging.
Emphasize teamwork: Basketball is a team sport, so encourage players to work together and support each other.
Lesson 11+Continue basketball skill development, focus on fundamental drills . Learning game management. Improve and continue dribbling lines, passing drills, shooting drills (form shooting, layup lines, catch and shoot), and defensive drills (defensive slides, rebounding).
Lesson 4-10Defending: Teach fundamental defensive skills
Rebounding: Emphasize the importance of rebounding
Lesson 2-3Dribbling: Basic dribble, crossover, between-the-legs dribble
Passing: Develop good passing techniques
Shooting: Practice various shooting techniques
Youth players
Working with kidsFor youth basketball skill development, I will focus on fundamental drills like dribbling lines, passing drills, shooting drills (form shooting, layup lines, catch and shoot), and defensive drills (defensive slides, rebounding).
Dribbling Drills:
Dribbling Lines:
Players dribble in a straight line, focusing on keeping the ball low and controlled.
Figure Eight Dribbling:
Players dribble around cones or markers in a figure eight pattern, improving ball control and agility.
Cone Dribbling:
Players dribble around cones, focusing on quick changes of direction and agility.
Two-Ball Dribbling:
Players dribble two balls simultaneously, improving hand-eye coordination and ball control.
Dribble Tag:
Players dribble around trying to avoid being tagged by a player without a ball, focusing on ball protection and agility.
Passing Drills:
5 Star Passing Drill:
Players pass the ball to different points on the court, focusing on accuracy and quick passing.
Partner Passing:
Players pass the ball back and forth, focusing on timing and communication.
Triangle Passing:
Players pass the ball in a triangle pattern, focusing on quick passing and cutting.
Give and Go Passing:
Players pass the ball and then cut to the basket, focusing on offensive movement and passing timing.
Blitz Passing Drill:
Players pass the ball quickly around the court, focusing on quick decision-making and passing accuracy.
Shooting Drills:
Spot Shooting:
Players shoot from different spots on the court, focusing on accuracy and consistency.
Layup Lines:
Players dribble to the basket and perform layups, focusing on footwork and technique.
Catch and Shoot:
Players catch the ball and immediately shoot, focusing on quick decision-making and shooting accuracy.
Mikan Drill:
Players practice layups and rebounding, focusing on rhythm and timing.
Form Shooting:
Players focus on proper shooting form, repeating the motion multiple times.
Defensive Drills:
Defensive Slides:
Players practice sliding sideways, focusing on staying low and covering ground.
Rebounding Drills:
Players practice rebounding, focusing on positioning and timing.
Closeout:
Players practice closing out on shooters, focusing on timing and quickness.
Shell:
Players practice defending the paint, focusing on positioning and rebounding.
Zig-Zag Defensive Slide:
Players practice sliding in a zig-zag pattern, focusing on agility and quickness.
Working with teenagersTo improve basketball skills, focus on fundamental drills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending, incorporating drills like the "figure 8" and "17s" to enhance ball control and conditioning.
Here's a breakdown of some key drills:
Dribbling:
Figure 8:
Rapidly alternate the ball between each hand while passing through your legs, improving hand-eye coordination and ball control.
Full-Court Dribble:
Practice dribbling the entire length of the court, building endurance and court navigation skills.
Chair Drills:
Use a chair as a defender, practicing crossovers and behind-the-back moves to improve agility and ball control.
Ball Slaps:
Continuously slap the ball from one hand to the other to get your hands ready for the workout.
Straight Arm Finger Taps:
Tap the basketball quickly back and forth straight out in front of you, keeping your elbows locked.
Passing:
3-Man Weave: Three players move down the court, emphasizing passing and scoring, with two defenders attempting to defend the odd-man rush.
Passing Drills: Practice various passing techniques, focusing on accuracy and speed.
Shooting:
Dribble Layup Drill: Start on either wing, dribble towards the basket, and finish with a layup.
Shooting Drills: Practice different shooting distances and angles, focusing on form and accuracy.
Defending:
Defensive Slides:
Practice maintaining a low center of gravity and sliding sideways from sideline to sideline, keeping your feet from crossing.
What you need to bringGreat attitude and willingness to listen and do their best. Please bring age appropriate ball and proper shoes.
What I can bringBasketball, Cones, agility and hurdles,
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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