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Kindergarteners play on Saturdays at the Town Hall

Stay tuned for more information on 2006-07 season          

Goals and Objectives for the Kindergarten program:

In addition to learning basketball is fun, kids in this age group should become familiar with the basic skills of basketball.  These skills focus on dribbling, passing, catching, shooting and movement without the ball.  By the end of the year these children should be able to sustain a dribble while moving, pass and receive the basic basketball passes, move to the basket and shoot, and demonstrate basic defensive shuffles. Additionally, they should become increasingly comfortable using either hand for dribbling and defensive coverage.

Skills to be demonstrated by the end of the year

 Ball Handling Skills

·        Dribble on right knee using right hand

·        Dribble on left knee using left hand

·        Dribble standing in place with both hands keeping the ball low

·        Dribble around obstacles (cones) with both hands while walking

·        Dribble full court while running, keeping the ball low

·        Demonstrate control dribble while stationary

·        Throw all passes (bounce, chest, baseball) to stationary partner

·        Dribble, stop and pass while standing still

·        Receive bounce pass reliably while stationary

Shooting Skills

·        Demonstrate two handed set shot

·        Shoot into coaches arm formed into a circle

·        Shoot two handed set-shot at 8 foot rim without using underhand motion

·        Dribble toward basket and shoot

·        Dribble toward basket around defense and shoot

Individual Defensive Skills

·        Learn defensive shuffle/slide with active hands

·        Be able to shuffle backwards without falling

·        Learn to “trace” the ball with their eyes and hands