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Expert: Michael Muro - 1/8/2007


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Michael, did you post the link for the drills for 5 & 6 year olds?  I'm in the same boat as Sara.  My plan is to start with bounce passes, dribbling and trying to learn the lay up drill.  My thinking is this will give them a couple of dribbles, then shoot, while the other line will start learing rebounding.  What do you think? Thanks.

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Hi Ken,

My suggestion was to keep it as simple as possible. I think your plan is perfect and will be a good place to start. My other suggestion is to keep it fun. Make it as enjoyable as you can as it is hard to keep a 5 or 6 year old attention for more then a couple of minutes. Good luck!  

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I can answer questions concerning personal and team development which includes basketball fundamentals, drills, plays, conditioning and team strategy. The personal development includes proper shooting techniques and free throws, passing, boxing out, conditioning, and of course defense. Team development includes all the fundamentals; in addition, I can help with a practice plan tailored to the style of basketball you want to teach and play.

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