Basketball Instruction/Third Grade

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I'm going to be having an instructional camp for third graders next month.  I have 4 Saturdays. I have 1.5-2.0 hours each Saturday.  I want to cobver some rles and basic skills/fundamentals.
I would also like to give them some drills to take home.  Any suggestions or resources?

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Hi there,

Below are some websites that will give you some ideas for your camp. My suggestion would be to keep it simple and fun. This age is hard to keep there attention so drills have to be simple and fun! Good luck and if you need any specific information or help please write back.
http://www.bbhighway.com/download/drills/
http://www.basketball-drills-and-plays.com/basketball-drills.html
http://www.jes-soft.com/playbook/plafunda1.html
http://eteamz.active.com/basketball/instruction/tips/category.cfm/Shooting/

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Michael Muro

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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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Ten years as a college coach. Six as an assistant and four as head coach.

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