Ball Handling
→ Toss and catch
→ Stationary dribbling
→ Walking dribble
Passing
→ Stationary chest pass
→ Stationary bounce pass
Shooting
→ Stationary form shooting
→ Strong handed lay-up
→ Using the backboard (8ft)
Defense
→ Stay between man and basket
→ Defensive stance
→ Defensive slide
Other
→ Understand the basketball court
markings
→ Intro to the rules; travel, double
dribble, out of bounds, scoring
Ball Handling
→ Stationary crossover
→ Walking crossover
→ Change of direction dribble
Passing
→ Hitting the target
→ Pass to a moving player
→ Pivot and pass
→ Pass o the dribble
Shooting
→ Lay-up form
→ Shot o dribble
→ Free throws
Rebounding
→ Boxing out
→ Jump, catch and land
Oense
→ Pass and cut
→ Give and go
→ The pass is faster
→ Two footed jump stop
→ Athletic stance/triple threat
Defense
→ Change of direction defense
→ On/o ball defense
→ Half court man to man
Other
→ Advanced explanation of rule; 3
seonds, back court, fouls, lining
up for free throws
Ball Handling
→ Spin move
→ Dribbling through defenders
→ Running crossover
→ Between the legs dribble
→ Pivoting
Passing
→ Running pass
→ Pass fakes
→ Backdoor pass
Shooting
→ Weak hand lay-ups
→ Catch and shoot
→ 3-pt shot
Rebounding
→ Live rebounding with contact
→ Catching and protecting the ball
Oense
→ Screening (on ball/o ball)
→ Fast break spacing/concept
→ Basic set plays
Defense
→ Closeout defense
→ Defending screens
→ Help the helper
→ Denying
→ Transition defense
Other
→ Full explanation of rules
K-2 Grade
At the conclusion of the 2nd grade
season of Junior Jazz, players should
be proficient at each of the following
skills below.
Ball Size: 27.5 Youth Basketball
Basket height: 8 ft.
3-4 Grade
At the conclusion of the 4th grade
season of Junior Jazz, players should
be proficient at each of the following
skills below.
Ball Size: 28.5 Womens Basketball
Basket height: 9 ft.
5-6 Grade
At the conclusion of the 6th grade
season of Junior Jazz, players should
be proficient at each of the following
skills below.
Ball Size: 29.5 Full Size Basketball
Basket height: 10 ft.
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