MICROBALLERS

At a very early age players learn the basic fundamentals of the game of Basketball in a fun environment. Through fun games and interaction with others passing, shooting and dribbling skill development will be introduced. Scrimmage with little emphasis given to the rules of the game (traveling, double-dribbling, etc.)

NOVICE

At this level players will continue to work on the basic fundamentals of passing, shooting and dribbling/ball handling and lay-ups - while still making it fun and enjoyable. Offensive and Defensive Footwork drills will be introduced. (Jump-stop, pivoting, on ball defense, etc.) Both the Defensive and Triple Threat stance will be introduced at this level. Scrimmage with emphasis on rules of the game (traveling, double dribble)

ATOM & MAJOR ATOM

Players will continue to develop their skills by working on the basic Basketball fundamentals (passing, shooting, ball handling, lay-ups) through drills. Correct shooting form/stance, rebounding/boxing out will be worked on along with closer attention given to Footwork both on Offence and Defense. Man to Man fundamentals will be stressed along with the Triple Threat stance. Team play will be introduced through league play (summer and winter)

Players will continue to work on and develop their basketball skills through drills (passing, shooting, ball handing/dribbling, rebounding/boxing out, conditioning, etc.) They will be taught all aspects of the game of Basketball. Closer attention will be given to details from proper shooting form, Triple Threat Stance to proper Footwork both on Offence & Defense. They will learn man to man principals-“on-ball, “help-side”, ”deny” concept of Defense.

Players will continue to develop their basketball skills through more competitive drills to prepare them for their High school and REP teams. They will be taught all aspects of the game of basketball from shooting form and triple threat stance, to proper footwork both on offence and defence. They will continue to work on man to man principals "on-ball" " help side" and " deny" principals. Both zone offence and defence wll be introduced at this level of play.