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YMCA Tiny Tot Basketball (Ages 4-6)Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. Experienced instructors introduce children to the game of basketball using an age-appropriate curriculum with activities and games designed to increase physical, cognitive and social/emotional development including balance, body awareness, hand-eye coordination and listening skills. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive activities. Each session will include a warm-up, designated skill focus and fun skills application game. Tiny Tot Basketball is the perfect introduction to organized sports play.
YMCA Tiny Tot Basketball participants will grow in the following essential skills:
Week 1: Dribbling while maintaining controlWeek 2: Dribbling variations and movementWeek 3: Passing and receiving
Week 4: Chest pass and bounce passWeek 5: Shooting with a set shot
Week 6: Starting, stopping and changing direction while dribbling
Week 7: Defending against an opponentWeek 8: Dribbling and passing in a game situationWeek 9: Players' favorite games
Participants receive a Y Sports t-shirt during their first program registration of the 2024-2025 school year. Y Sports require no special equipment/uniform. Please wear athletic attire, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.
Financial assistance is available for McGaw Y members.All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, please contact sports@mcgawymca.org.
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Program is non-refundable.
Age Category
Youth
Location
McGaw YMCA SLC Gym North Court
Instructor
McGaw YMCA Sports & Enrichment Staff
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