Basketball Training

If you want to get your child off the couch with a physical activity, basketball training and coaching may be just what you’re looking for! Playing basketball will help children to learn basic coordination and good team building skills; they can also make new friends during training. Getting your child going with basketball training for kids not only encourages exercise, but it can also build a foundation for staying active as they get older. 

AGE

Our basketball programs are available for children from the age of Eight to Fourteen. For younger children, our programs focus on the development of basic skills with rules-based play typically not being introduced until they are a little older. By the age of nine, most children are ready to play against other teams, so our programs focus on more competitive play, so your child will be prepared to meet opponents on the court. Regardless of their age, basketball training and coaching will encourage your child to develop good team building skills, which can be applied to many other activities both at school and in their leisure time. 

LEVEL 1 CLASSES – BEGINNER 

Beginner Sessions are a great way to start if you are new to the sport or have little experience in the game of basketball.  Omega Fitness Institute & Development takes pride in properly introducing and developing our young athletes by their abilities.  Skills for beginners will be concentrated on Triple Threat possibilities, basic ball handling, basic passing, right and left-hand lay-ups, shooting fundamentals, basic defensive stance, and body movement, etc.  Classes are 55 minutes long

​Instruction areas for Level 1 – Beginners:

  • Beginner Skills Training
  • Basic Ball Handling
  • Basic Shooting
  • Fundamentals Of Defense

Beginner Skills Training

Learn the fundamentals of basketball.  These sessions utilize innovative drills to improve dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and agility (footwork).  The sessions are 55- minute long and are designed for those new to the sport or with little experience.  

Basic Ball Handling

Learn basic right hand and left hand dribbling (stationary and with movement), basic passing, triple threat position, basic shooting form and follow through, rules of basketball, basic basketball terminology, etc.  Class is 55 Minutes long.

Basic Shooting

Basic Shooting is designed to develop an athlete’s shooting form and technique. Create muscle memory as players take shooting from the basics, work it through a step-by-step breakdown of a jump shot and work through the proper fundamentals of right and left hand lay ups.  

Fundamentals of Defense

Fundamentals of Defense is the first part of becoming the Ultimate Defender.  Players will learn proper body and hand positioning, how to properly slide and use hand positioning to defend the pass and crossover, work on defensive first step, etc.  

LEVEL 2 CLASSES – INTERMEDIATE

At this level, players will continue to develop into a complete player.  The classes are great for those athletes that have some experience, want to play club ball or school team or just want to improve their individual skills.  Skills for intermediate players focuses more on the development of individual skills.    

 Instruction areas for Level 2 – Intermediate:

  • Intermediate Skills Training
  • Intermediate Ball Handling
  • Shooting Fundamentals
  • Scoring Basics
  • Defensive Essentials
  • Basketball Conditioning

Intermediate Skill Training

Intermediate Skills Training picks up the pace and introduces more aspects of the game.  Main focus is on the fundamentals – ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and agility (footwork).

Intermediate Ball Handling

The main focus of this class is on controlling the basketball – not only in dribbling but also ball control in passing and shooting. Develop right and left-hand control, develop hand-eye coordination, use body and footwork to enhance the ball handling effects, etc.  

Shooting Fundamentals

Shooting Fundamentals is the next step in the shooting progression.  Members will learn step-by-step how to perform a Pull Up Jumper, Step Back, Floaters, etc.  Members will also work on how to increase their shooting range.

Scoring Basics

Scoring Basics is designed to develop our members “moves” to score. Introduction to basic moves like the Euro Step, Spin Move, Floater, etc.  Members will work their mid-range and finishing moves.  Learn the importance of having various “moves” in your game.

Defensive Essentials

Defense Essentials is designed to introduce the fundamentals of being a shutdown defender.  Players will learn proper body and hand positioning, how to properly slide and use hand positioning to defend pass and crossover and work on defensive first step.  Players will also work on proper box out techniques for rebounding.