CORE Athletics Academy — Develop. Train. Compete. Win.

THE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE

Ball Handling Drills

Handling the basketball is one of the key components of the game. Players go through daily drills — right hand, left hand, crossover — with quality instruction at their own pace.

•Ball control
•Speed dribbling
•Court vision
•Change of direction
•Handling under pressure
•Balance

Passing Drills

Passing is the best way to advance the ball and it builds team chemistry, so players spend extensive time in this area learning the proper way to advance the ball.

•Eye contact
•Proper grip
•Follow through
•Stepping toward the target
•Passing under pressure
•Bounce, chest, overhead passing
•Passing into the post

Shooting Drills

Stance, eye contact, ball rotation, finding the target, lay-ups, and free throw shooting are introduced and demonstrated, along with shot selection and driving to the basket.

•Proper stance
•Eye contact
•Shooting grip & balance
•Triple threat position
•Layups & free throws

Defensive Drills

Footwork, proper stance, hand control, balance, and the importance of defending the goal are introduced. Man-to-man defensive drills build confidence in this area.

•Footwork & proper stance
•Hand speed
•Recovery skills
•Guarding the perimeter & the post
•Transition defense

Rebounding Drills

Rebounds win championships. Rebounding is a mindset — coaches take players through drills that give them the mental edge come season time.

•Boxing out
•Holding position under the basket
•Creating space
•Footwork
•Eye contact
•Competing
•Outlet passing

Conditioning

Footwork, lateral movement, and conditioning are all part of the game of basketball. Being in top condition gives players the edge they need in the game.

•Academy instruction
•Lateral movement
•Game-ready conditioning