| Rates (USD) | # of People | Length of Time (in minutes) |
| $30 | 1 | 30 |
| $60 | 1 | per session |
| $70 | 2 | per session |
| $75 | 3 | per session |
| $80 | 4 | per session |
| $100 | 5 | per session |
TOP 10 TIPS
– Footwork is essential to a player creating space in the triple threat position. A player should only dribble if the dribble has a specific purpose!
– Imperative to work on lay-ups on a daily basis in order to improve hand quickness, explosiveness to the basket and the ability to finish consistently around the basket with both hands!!
– Maintaining a strong stance will make you more explosive.
– Always run the floor hard and stay in your stance throughout the game. During competitive play it is important to apply the skills that are being practiced during drill sessions.
– Starting in close and developing your form and stance is key factors in improving your shooting.
– Also your shot will improve based on having enough repetitions and shooting with the right form!!
– Conditioning is an essential element in becoming a better basketball player.
– Watch yourself do drills on film to help yourself correct bad habits.
– Also watch your competitive game play to improve your basketball IQ.
– Protein shake after lifting weights or playing basketball is a good way to put on lean and good weight.
SMAA Training sessions consist of the following:
A balanced workout routine
- Drills
- Conditioning
- Plyometrics
- Weight Lifting
- Competitive Play
- Film Study
- Nutrition
Basketball Fundamentals
- "Mastery of Fundamentals"
- Triple threat position/moves
- Jab step
- Pivot ( pivot) (front pivot) (reverse pivot)
- Pat down
- Footwork
- Ball Positioning
- Shooting
- Changing speed
- Create space
- Moving without the ball
- Stance
- Change direction
- Footwork
- Dribbling
- Timing
- Balance
- Film study
Ball Handling
- Dribble Moves
In and Out
Crossover
Step back
Step Slide
Stop & Go
Spin
Stutter Step
Between the legs
Behind the back
Double crossover
Combo moves
(Speed Dribble)
Keys to dribbling
- Changing Speed
- Changing Direction
- Seeing the Court (and all players)
- Good Footwork (strong stance)
- Feeling the defender
- Reading the Defender
- Dribbling with Purpose
- Ready to react
- Versatility (able to use both hands)
- Attention Span
- Hand–Eye Coordination
- Hand and Arm (speed and strength)
- Stay low (height of bounce is key)
- Change direction
- Body Usage (to protect the ball from the defense)
Shooting Fundamentals
- Ball in the pocket
- Elbow in
- Lock your elbow
- Extend and hold your follow thru
- Hands ready to catch and shoot
- Solid stance
- Always on balance
Creating Space
- Footwork (ex. dip -n- turn ) ( ex. step back ) (ex: jab step) (ex. Pivot)
Change Speed (while pivoting) ( while dribbling )
Change Direction (while pivoting) (while dribbling)
Ball Fake (dribble fake - pass fake - shot fake)
Initiate / Accept Contact (body to body)
Be Unpredictable (mix - n - match all of the above)
Dribbling Stance
- Having a strong stance is imperative to strength and balance
- Wide feet=balance
- On Toes= ready to react
Lay-ups
- Long and explosive dribble to the basket
- Full extension at the basket!
- Arm extended with basketball high off the glass
- Body-to-Body contact holding the defender off with your body
- High jump at the basket!
Conditioning / Plyometrics
- Running miles
Running hills
Running stairs
Speed ladders
Box jumps
Wind sprints
Step-ups
Squat jumps
Lunges
Bounders
High knees
Defensive slides
Jump rope
Competitive Play
- Timing
- Spacing
- Location
- Change Speed
- Change Direction
- Hands Up
- See Ball
- Screen / Cut
- Read the defense
- Footwork is key
Nutrition
- Good Protein
- Good Vitamins
- Good Carbohydrates
- Good deserts
Baked chicken
Fish
Turkey Burgers
Fresh salad
Fresh broccoli
Asparagus Spinach
Wheat pasta
Brown rice
Sweet potatoes
Almonds
Bananas
Green apple
Kiwi
Grapes
Rip Through Position
- Get low and rip through strong
- Helps gain momentum towards the basket!!