Private Basketball Classes

Beginner Skills Emphasized:

1. Shooting technique - focuses on the proper basic (6 step) shooting technique

2. Dribbling - right and left hand dribbling and basic ball handling skills

3. Passing - chest and bounce passing

4. Defense including footwork, hand position, and technique. Fundamental of 2-1-2 zone defense.

5. Scrimmage Games – play scrimmage games based on fundamental skills learned in the semester. Game rules are adapted based on player ages and abilities (for example: no blocking a beginning players shot, no stealing the ball from a beginner, etc).

Intermediate Skills Emphasized:

1. Shooting technique - advancing skills in the basic (6 step) technique, shooting off the dribble, strategies to get open shots, driving to the basket, jump shot, post moves

2. Dribbling - right/left hand dribbling, intermediate ball handling skills, two ball dribbling, cross over dribbling

3. Passing - chest/bounce pass, one handed passing, baseball pass, lob passing

4. Defense - footwork/hand position, man-to-man defense, 1-2-2 zone defense, 1-3-1 zone defense

5. Scrimmage Games – play scrimmage games based on fundamental skills learned in the semester. Game rules are adapted based on player ages and abilities (for example: points given for not only making baskets but for rebounding, steals and assists).

Private Basketball Classes are a good environment for homeschool communities to form small classes (8-12 players) for a one hour practice. Dates, times and location are determined by Coach Warren and the families in the class.

Park Locations

• Easterbrook Discovery School Basketball Class (in San Jose)

• Calabazas Park Basketball Class (in Cupertino)

• Fair Oaks Park Basketball Class (in Sunnyvale)

• Butcher Park Basketball Class (in San Jose)

• DeAnza Park & Vista Park Basketball Class (in South San Jose)

New Classes

If you would like a private basketball class at a park in your neighborhood, please contact Coach Warren Shimada at wshimada1@gmail.com for more details.