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Basketball with I Adore Athletics

Success Zone / Sullivan -
2026 Spring

Our basketball class is designed for students interested in learning the fundamental skills and rules of basketball. Instruction will focus on the proper mechanics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding. The class combines skill development drills with game-like situations to improve physical fitness, foster teamwork, and enhance overall game understanding in a fun and educational environment. Students of all experience levels are welcome to participate!

Week Lesson/Skills
1 Introductions & Ball Handling Basics ● Introductions & Icebreaker (e.g., name/favorite NBA or WNBA player) ● Skill Block 1: Stationary dribbling (right/left hand, crossover intro)

● Skill Block 2: Cone dribbling relays + zigzag dribbles

● Mini Game: Red light / green light dribbling

● Game Play: 3v3 half-court scrimmage with dribbling focus

● Wrap-Up: Review control and confidence
2 Passing Fundamentals ● Skill Block 1: Partner chest passes + moving targets ● Skill Block 2: Chest, bounce, and overhead passing technique

● Mini Game: Keep-away (3v1 → 4v2)

● Game Play: 4v4 with “3 passes before shooting” rule

● Wrap-Up: Reflection on teamwork
3 Shooting Form ● Skill Block 1: B.E.E.F. shooting technique (Balance, Elbow, Eyes, Follow-through) ● Skill Block 2: Spot shooting + partner rebound/pass

● Mini Game: Knockout shooting

● Game Play: 3v3 half-court, with passing requirement before shot

● Wrap-Up: Free-throw competition
4 Layups & Finishing ● Skill Block 1: Right-hand layup technique ● Skill Block 2: Left-hand layup technique

● Mini Game: “Around the World” layup challenge

● Game Play: 4v4 scrimmage; layups only score

● Wrap-Up: High-five circle & reflections
5 Defense Basics ● Skill Block 1: Defensive stance & footwork ● Skill Block 2: 1v1 defense drills

● Mini Game: Sharks & Minnows with defensive slides

● Game Play: 5v5 half-court; track steals & deflections

● Wrap-Up: Highlight best defensive plays
6 Rebounding & Boxing Out ● Skill Block 1: Rebounding form (timing, two hands, use chin) ● Skill Block 2: Partner boxing out drills

● Mini Game: Rebound wars (2v2; first to five rebounds wins)

● Game Play: 4v4 scrimmage with “extra point for rebound before score”

● Wrap-Up: Reflection circle
7 Team Offense Concepts ● Skill Block 1: Give-and-go drill ● Skill Block 2: Intro to pick-and-roll

● Mini Game: 3v3 with screens

● Game Play: 5v5 with offensive concepts focus

● Wrap-Up: Highlight teamwork plays
8 Fast Break & Transition ● Skill Block 1: Full-court dribble relays ● Skill Block 2: 3-on-2 continuous transition drill

● Mini Game: Transition races

● Game Play: 5v5 with transition scoring theme

● Wrap-Up: Reflection on hustle & speed
9 Full Game Prep ● Skill Block 1: Skill stations (shooting, dribbling, defense) ● Skill Block 2: Rotating team challenges

● Mini Game: Shooting contests (Knockout, Around the World)

● Game Play: Full-court referee scrimmage with rotating teams

● Wrap-Up: Sportsmanship circle
10 Championship Game ● Final Game: Championship match with scoreboard and refs ● Celebration: Awards, medals, or certificates
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Map/Locations
Locations
Sullivan Elementary
17828 Winding Waters Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77479
SZ-ASE-1

  I Adore Athletics

Sullivan Elementary
Mondays, Feb 23 - May 4
3:45 - 4:45 PM

  No Class Mar 16

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Grades   1st - 5th

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$ 255.00
for 10 weeks