EP27: Basketball Practice Ideas for U10’s with Sam Funnell
The Transforming Basketball Podcast
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Youth Basketball Shooting
- Don't overcoach shooting form with very young players. Let them explore and develop their natural shooting motion.
- Focus on basic principles like avoiding travels (stopping or jump-stopping before shooting) and generating power from the legs.
- Use age-appropriate equipment (size 5 ball and lowered hoops of 7-8 feet for this age group).
- Only offer minimal guidance on form if a child is using a completely ineffective technique (e.g., underhand scooping or baseball throwing). In such cases, gently suggest they generate power from in front or underneath, bend their knees, and jump.
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