FINISHING AT THE RIM GROUP CLINIC_U14 & U16_JAN

Small Group Clinics during School Holidays!

Small Group clinics run for 90 minutes with a focus on one fundamental. The clinics have a maximum of 10 players per session (5 players to go ahead) with Coach KB leading a focussed and intense session.

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW:

There are 2 sessions per day which are broken down by age group and size ball you are using!

Session 1 - 9am - 10.30am U10 & U12's Size 5 Ball

Session 2  -  11am-12.30pm - U14's Boys & U16's Size 6 & 7 ball 

Our basketball ‘finishing at the rim’ clinic focuses on developing a player's ability to score effectively near the basket. This skill is essential for players, especially guards and forwards, to successfully navigate through defenders and complete scoring opportunities in the paint area.

 Key elements covered in a finishing at the rim clinic include:

1. Layup Techniques: Teaching various layup techniques, such as regular layups, reverse layups, and finger rolls, to score efficiently near the basket.
2. Body Control and Balance: Emphasizing the importance of body control, balance, and footwork when manoeuvring around defenders to finish at the rim.
3. Contact and Finishing Through Contact: Teaching players how to absorb contact from defenders and still complete the scoring opportunity by finishing strong at the rim.
4. Finishing Drills: Engaging in drills that replicate in-game scenarios where players have to finish around the rim, often under pressure or with defensive challenges.
5. Developing Ambidexterity: Encouraging players to use both hands effectively to finish with layups on either side of the basket, increasing scoring versatility.
6. Using Angles and Timing: Understanding how to use angles and timing to elude shot blockers and finish over defenders with proper positioning.
7. Game Situation Simulations: Incorporating scrimmage or game-like situations where players can apply the techniques they've learned in a competitive setting.

 As with any specialized basketball training, repetition, practice, and an understanding of fundamental techniques are crucial for players to enhance their ability to finish effectively around the rim during games.