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Fundamentals

Sandymount Youth Basketball is focused on teaching the fundamentals of the game.

Here is a sample of the Fundamentals we will teach the kids in our Kindergarten and First Grade division.

Goal K-1 Division

1 - Have Fun! Having Fun is our Prime Directive

2 - Focus on Fundamentals Teaching Fundamental Offensive and Defensive Skills is the best thing we can do for the kids.

Offensive Skills Dribble - one hand at a time, when to dribble, when not to dribble

Pass - chest pass, bounce pass, no wild passes

Shoot - layup, set shot, foul shot

Defensive Skills Understand Positions (2-1-2 zone, 1-2-2 zone, no Man-to-Man)

Emphasize movement and hands up, NOT GRABBING

3 - Emphasize Sportsmanship No Taunting, Fighting, etc.

Line up and shake hands after game

4 - Competition Select Balanced Teams

Use Common Courtesy with teammates, coaches, refs, and opponents

Play to win but play with class