This program will be coed, K - 1st Grade, players are still trying to understand how to make their bodies do specific physical movements. Generally speaking, most kids are learning how to develop fine motor skills, while pushing themselves to learn new gross motor skills. Basketball at this age must be tailored to setting the stage for all of the movements and reactions that are the fundamental actions on a basketball court. This will be a 9-week program in a clinic format. The program will be run by a Coordinator designated by the Board of Directors, with the express purpose of encouraging parents to participate and learn along with their children. Baskets will be at the 8'-0" height.

Activities will include:

• warm-up type drills that introduce particular movements and sequences of movements

• dribbling drills, stationary and in motion

• passing drills

• shooting drills that teach them the fundamentals of shooting relative to their physical strength

• rules such as traveling, double dribble, and contact fouls

• the triple threat

• general defensive concepts (stay between the person you are guarding and the basket)

In addition to individual drills, activities introducing the players to some concepts of team play will be used to begin their understanding of game situations.