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In-House Philosophy

In-House Philosophy

The HBA offers an in-house basketball program for girls in Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade. The in-house basketball program is designed for girls to learn and improve fundamental basketball skills while having FUN!

 

The HBA will be utilizing USA Basketball’s Youth training guide principles when working with the girls in the program. Below you will see the overall vision for the girls and what the HBA wants to accomplish.

 

Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade -  Introductory Skills & Drills

Learn fundamental movement skills and build overall motor skills. Participation once or twice per week in basketball but daily participation in other sport activity is essential for further excellence. Group skill competitions recommended throughout the level. Introduction to team principles/concepts ONLY; avoid actual 5x5 competition until fundamentals are further developed.

 

3rd through 4th grade - Foundational Skills & Drills

Learn all fundamental and basic basketball-specific skills, establish building blocks for overall basketball skills. 70% of time is spent on individual fundamental training and only 30% of the time is spent on actual game competition. Teach position concepts, but DO NOT assign player positions at any point in the level. Divide actual competition between special games (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, skill games) and 5x5 play, trying not to focus on actual 5x5 competition until later in the level.

*While many 4th grade girls choose to join a traveling basketball team. Some girls prefer to continue playing basketball through the in-house program for a variety of reasons. The in-house program provides them the opportunity to continue playing basketball in an organized program.

 

*If you would like to learn more about USA Basketball and their youth development skill levels click here.