Basketball is a very challenging game for youngsters to play. It takes hand-eye coordination to dribble the ball successfully and this can be quite a challenge for many youngsters. The many other aspects of the game include shooting, passing, rebounding and playing defense. Basketball is also a team sport and teaching this concept to young players who are new to the game is very important. Team play teaches youngsters that the player who makes an accurate pass may be just as important as the player who shoots the ball in the basket.
Step 1
Teach dribbling skills to your players. One of the key concepts is that players should dribble the ball with their finger tips and not the palm of the hand. When youngsters dribble the ball, they have to learn that the ball will come back up to them when they dribble it and they don't have to go down with their hands to meet the ball. They need to let it come back up to them.
Step 2
Teach proper shooting form to your players. The ball should be on the finger tips of the shooting hand and the other hand should be used as guide to keep the ball in place. Young players should bring the ball up to forehead level and concentrate on the area just over the front of the rim. Players should snap their wrist forward as they release the ball and their middle finger should be pointed directly at the rim once the ball has been released.
Step 3
Teach players how to play defense. Your feet should be spread a bit wider than shoulder width apart. Your arm should be up at shoulder height so they can be extended to steal the dribble or deflect a pass. Keep your body between the player you are guarding and the basket at all times. Stay aware of what is going on around you so you have an idea of who have an idea of who is going to get the next pass.
Step 4
Demonstrate the proper rebounding form when teaching the game to young players. Rebounding is essential to learning the game. As the shot is taken, you should track the ball with your eyes and then turn your body toward the rim. Teach players to get within 2 to 3 feet of the rim and to establish position under the rim by standing with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and extending the buttocks out to create space for yourself under the backboard. This will make it difficult for your opponent to get around you and take the rebound away.
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