Learn the fundamentals while having fun at our “Littles” Camp for K – 4th grades in Dallas, Texas!
We’re excited to provide this 5 day youth camp in Dallas, Texas that focuses on giving your little baller the essential drills and instruction to build a foundation on how to play the game of basketball.
Learn the necessary warm up, dribbling, passing, footwork, finishing moves & foundational shooting drills all while having FUN.
Ball is not life. We’ll also talk to the kids about gratitude, attitude, kindness, success, etc.
What will players get out of the camp?
- You will learn dynamic stretching that will improve coordination, core strength and flexibility while working on sports-specific movements.
- Improve your ball handling skills with Maravich Drills
- Partner Passing drills to learn the proper chest pass, bounce pass, flick air pass, etc.
- Learn the proper shooting mechanics, release to finish while shooting close to the rim
- Have fun while playing monkey in the middle, dribble tag, sharks & minnows, etc.
You will learn and improve your dribbling, passing, shooting form, lay-up form, and agility to take your game to the next level.
Ball Handling
- Be able to control and have a better feel for the basketball. Dribble with eyes up to have great court vision
- Stationary ball handling routine that improve rhythm, feel, and coordination with the basketball
- The ability to change speeds and directions to create separation and advantages
Shooting
- How to position your feet and align your body to increase the chance of shooting the ball straight
- A form shooting routine that almost every great shooter has utilized that can be done at home
- Proper footwork and how to develop a quick release
- Proper shooting hand and off-hand placement
Lay Ups / Finishing
- Finishing techniques used to reduce turnovers and make more shots
- 1 on 1 finishing drills that ingrain good habits while competing in a fun way
Passing
- The ability to throw passes on target and on time
- Using pass fakes to not telegraph your passes
- Catch in triple threat position for an aggressive mindset
Footwork
- How to use your feet to gain a better position to score from almost anywhere on the floor
- Understand the importance of beating a defender with your feet and creating separation with the dribble
- Learning the footwork will lessen travels and help to create separation
Defense
- Learn proper defensive stance and footwork to keep the offensive player in front of you
Games
Kids will also get a chance to play some fun games during these sessions. Monkey in the Middle, King of the Court, Musical Basketballs just to name a few.
Who Can Participate?
This 5-week camp is for Kindergarten through 4th grades, ages will be separated into two different sessions. See below while registering your son/daughter. Please note this camp is not for advanced 4th graders. Please refer to our Essentials and Elite Youth Scoring camps.
Camp Details
WHEN:
K to 1st grade
2nd to 4th grade
AGE CATEGORY:
The camp is for boys and girls from K to 4th grade.
PLAYER LIMIT:
WHERE:
1700 S Main St
Duncanville, TX 75137
COST:
Coach Profile – Charlie Miller
