Skills
Kids Need To Know
By
The Time They Get To High School
1. UTILIZE BOTH HANDS
A. Dribble with both hands
B. Shoot with both hands under the basket
C. Pass effectively with two hands
D. Know the basic fundamentals of passing, dribbling and ball handling
2.
FINISH ALL PLAYS ON DEFENSE (REBOUNDING)
A. Understand the defensive job is not completed until the rebound is secured
B. Use proper boxing out technique
3. SHOOTING
A. Work continuously on shooting form
B. Shoot with legs, elbow and reach
4. TOUGHNESS WITH BALL
A. Catch the ball in triple threat position
B. Handle the ball in traffic
C. Handle pressure without turning the ball over
5. BALL PRESSURE
A. Apply touch pressure when defending a player with the ball without getting beat to the basket
B. Low, wide stance with active hands and feet
6. FINISH ALL SHOTS
A. End all offensive drills with a basket
7. SHOT SELECTION
A. Understand what a good shot is and what a good shot is in different game situations
8. PASSING AND CATCHING [GOOD ATHLETES catch the ball]
A. Players need to be able to catch the ball no matter what type of pass it is. This includes stationary and moving up and down the court at full speed
B. Players need to know the different type of passes to a person stationary as well as a person on the move
9. POST AND PERIMETER PLAY
2 basic POST moves....
A. Drop step baseline with a counter to the middle (hook shot)
B. Catch/square with jump shot or drive
3 basic PERIMETER moves....
A. Jab and go
B. Jab and crossover
C. Lift and go
10. OFFENSE
A. Play motion offense to work on passing, catching, screening and moving without the ball