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The third of our six skill levels, Young Ballers is designed for players who have mastered the fundamental aspects of the game and are ready to take on combos, finishing moves, and more advanced footwork. Most of our athletes in this group fall between the ages of 9 - 12, but ultimately, it is the skill level we organize athletes by. Movement & Spacing Focus ● Shooting off movement — relocation, cuts, and curls off screens ● Reading closeouts to decide between shoot, drive, or pass ● Actions that create space: pin downs, dribble hand-offs, and using a teammate's cut ● Tempo control — recognizing when to push and when to organize the offense Application Focus ● Small-sided live games (2-on-2, 3-on-3) built around spacing principles ● Situational reps: transition opportunities and late-clock decisions ● Combining Block 1 mechanics and Block 2 shot creation inside a live possession Our six class levels are based on ability, but here are approximate ages for each level: Jr Dribblers (ages 4 - 7) Lil Ballers (ages 6 - 10) Young Ballers (ages 9 - 12) High School Prep (ages 11 - 14) Varsity Prep (ages 13 - 16) College Prep (Ages 15 - 18)
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