Beginning & Intermediate Basketball

• Course Title: Beginning & Intermediate Basketball
• Teacher/Mentor: Warren Shimada
• Course Length: 2 semesters
• Type of Class: Group class through Heart Academy
• When: Fridays, Period 2
• Tuition fee payable to the teacher: $75/month
• Credit Classification: Physical Education
• Minimum Class Size: 6
• Maximum Class Size: 20
• Questions: Email Warren Shimada 

Shelter in Place: Will not hold class

Course Description:

This class will focus on skills for both the beginning and intermediate basketball player for boys and girls from ages 8-17 years old.

Bring to Class:

1) 28.5″ basketball (all girls and boys ages 8-12) or 29.5″ basketball for boys older than 13 years old (write your name on the ball)

2) Water bottle

3) Court shoes (no running shoes or sandals allowed)

Beginner Skills Emphasized:

1. Shooting technique – focuses on the proper basic (6 step) shooting technique
2. Dribbling – right and left hand dribbling and basic ball handling skills
3. Passing – chest and bounce passing
4. Defense including footwork, hand position, and technique. Fundamental of 2-1-2 zone defense.

5. Scrimmage Games – play scrimmage games based on fundamental skills learned in the semester. Game rules are adapted based on player ages and abilities (for example: no blocking a beginning players shot, no stealing the ball from a beginner, etc).

   Intermediate Skills Emphasized:

6. Shooting technique – advancing skills in the basic (6 step) technique, shooting off the dribble, strategies to get open shots, driving to the basket, jump shot, post moves

7. Dribbling – right/left hand dribbling, intermediate ball handling skills, two ball dribbling, cross over dribbling

8. Passing – chest/bounce pass, one handed passing, baseball pass, lob passing 4. Defense – footwork/hand position, man-to-man defense, 1-2-2 zone defense, 1-3-1 zone defense

9. Scrimmage Games – play scrimmage games based on fundamental skills learned in the semester. Game rules are adapted based on player ages and abilities (for example: points given for not only making baskets but for rebounding, steals and assists).

   For information on other basketball programs Coach Shimada leads, go to:

   https://sites.google.com/view/christian-homeschool-basketbal/home?authuser=0

   Contacting the Coach Please contact Coach Warren Shimada if there are any questions.