What is BHL Jr.?
The BHL Jr. program emphasizes progressive skill development and mastery for children ages 5 to 7. CYDC coaches provide progressive guidance and mentoring to the athletes.
The program will focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals in a safe and positive environment. The following represents a small fraction of the skills that will be taught for their development, in a way that is tailored to the age of the group:
- Offense Techniques
- Passing Technique (chest, bounce, full-court, outlet, post)
- Ball Handling
- Jab Step Moves
- CYDC Shooting Technique & Form Shooting
- Jump Shot / Curl & Shoot / Dribble & Shoot
- Left and Right-Hand Layups
- 3-on-3 Games
- 4-on-4 Games
- Individual Defensive Technique
- Footwork & positional 1-on-1 Aggressive Defense
- Ball Stealing
- Pass Denial Technique
- Rebounding & Boxing Out
- Timing and Anticipation
- Containment Technique
- Close-Out Technique
- Team Defensive Technique
- Man-to-Man Ball Pressure
- Denial Defense/Help Defense
- Denying the Passing Lane
- Help Defensive Position
- Defensive Communication
- Mental Conditioning/Mental Process Technique
In addition to learning the fundamental skills of basketball, the BHL Jr. program teaches what it takes to play at the next level, goal setting, team spirit & teamwork, conditioning, proper nutrition & diet awareness requirements for athletic excellence.
For more information, please email anita.hegwood@cydcbasketball.com
