Weekly Classes

Lakes Basketball offers a variety of classes throughout the year.  These classes cover a variety of ages and skill levels.  Class availability depends on location, athlete group, and time of year.  These classes include:

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Lakes Learners - Grades PreK-K

This class for 4-5 year-old boys and girls (PreK – K) is designed to introduce the game of basketball. We use a variety of fun games to introduce basketball skills as well as practice hand-eye coordination, court movement, and listening to instructions. Each class may include a combination of individual teaching, parent-child lessons, and parent-child free time.

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Beginning Basketball - Grades 1-2

These sessions introduce and reinforce general and intermediate skills. Primary focus is on offensive skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, finishing), along with individual and team defense. Sessions are tailored to the age and skill level of the attendees. Sessions will also include offensive and defensive team concepts to help prepare individuals for the upcoming traveling season. Prior basketball knowledge is helpful, but not required.

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Skill Sessions - Grades 3-8

These sessions introduce and reinforce general to upper-intermediate skills. Primary focus is on offensive skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, finishing), along with individual and team defense. Sessions are tailored to the age and skill level of the attendees. Sessions will also include offensive and defensive team concepts to help prepare individuals for the upcoming traveling season. Prior basketball knowledge is helpful, but not required.

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