Resources

We encourage all players to practice in their own time, either individually at home, or (even better) in groups on a public outdoors court, such as:

• Streamleaze Park (Thornbury)

• Playground within Cleve housing development (Thornbury) 

• Chantry play area (Thornbury)

• Tytherington Playground

If you know of any other court in the area, let us know!

While Thornbury Basketball doesn't run during school holidays, we recommend these holiday camps:

• RG Basketball Development is highly recommended, run by Rodney Gear who is a friend and a superb coach: https://bookwhen.com/rgbasketball#focus=ev-sv17-20250527090000

•  Bristol Flyers: https://www.abler.io/shop/bristolsportfoundation/holidaycamps

Watch basketball:

• Bristol Flyers games are great fun, and tickets relatively cheap (search online or visit here) - or watch live and for free on YouTube: Bristol Flyers TV

• NBA games are sometimes broadcast on the BBC/iPlayer, typically in the Spring (end of Season / playoffs)

Get ideas for practicing at home with these Youtube channels:

• Jr. NBA

• Get Handles Basketball

• IN THE LAB

• Deep Game

• Revenge Basketball

Coaching resources from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA):

• Manual

• Dos and don'ts

Too much basketball and not enough maths? Check out this free app (with no ads) that combines the two:

• NBA Math Hoops: Skills + Drill (Play Store)

• NBA Math Hoops: Skills + Drill (Apple Store)