FREE BASKETBALL OPEN DAY - SUNDAY 10th FEB, 2019Come try basketball for free Meet the coaches and experience how our programs run.

Registrations are essential to ensure we have enough coaches on hand to run the day

WHERE: Caringbah High School

WHEN: Sunday 10 February, 2019

TIMES: 6 - 10 year old's 10am - 11am 11 - 14 year olds 11am - 12pm

Send us your Child name and Dob with the below link.

City Hoops would like to thank all our members for another great year. Have a safe and merry Christmas and happy new year.

Our office will be closed from Monday 24 December - Monday 7 January, 2019 Those who are around, we have a number of holiday camps over this summer which we would love to see our juniors at.

Our Spring School Holiday Basketball Camps are just around the corner. With a variety of different camps to suit different ages and skill levels. Below is all our dates for camps. And you can read all about them here EBL ESSENTIALS CAMP ROSE BAY (Rose Bay Secondary): Tuesday 2nd - Wednesday 3rd October, 2018 (2 Days) - $150 Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th October, 2018 (3 DAYS) - $220 MAROUBRA (South Sydney High): Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th October, 2018 (3 DAYS) - $220 BROADWAY (International Grammar School): Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th October, 2018 (4 DAYS) - $75 per day, discount for multiple days booked EBL ADVANCED CAMPS ROSE BAY (Rose Bay Secondary): Thursday 4th - Friday 5th October, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220 Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220 MAROUBRA (South Sydney High): Thursday 11th - Friday12th October, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220

As part of our Autumn Holiday camp promotion, we are running a competition to win a free place in our City Hoops Holiday camp this April.

Just answer this simple question correctly and you will be entered into our draw to win a free pass to any day of our City Hoops Camp over these school holidays:

Which NBA team does Australian Boomer, Ben Simmons play for?

Please email your replies to info@cityhoops.com.aufor your chance to win

School Holidays come around oh, so quickly. So instead of scrambling last minute trying to find a School Holiday activity, why not register for one of our basketball camps this upcoming April holidays.

Our Autumn basketball camps have been announced and we have some amazing coaches lined up. See our different types of camps below.

- Elite Coaching Sessions

- Take your game to new heights

- Staff have US College or Professional playing & coaching experience.

- Pressure situations and simulations

- 2 Day Intensive Clinic / Elite Training program

- Lowest kid to Coach ratio in the State

Suitable for kids between 10-16 years with at least one years basketball experience, who are serious about improving their game.

Our Elite camps run an innovative Skills & Drills program to maximise player development. Learn from elite coaches over 2 days of intense play.

ROSE BAY (Rose Bay Secondary): Thursday 19th & Friday 20th April, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220 MAROUBRA (South Sydney High): Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th April, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220

BROADWAY (International Grammar School):Wednesday 18th April, 2018 (1 DAY) - $115

We put the Fun in the fundamentals of basketball. A great place for basketball players to hone their skills, learn all about the game and make some new friends. At Fundamentals Camps we split the participants up into groups of similar skill level. We tailor each lesson based on the different experience levels of our campers. This ensures that everyone gets some great outcomes on the day. Whether you are just learning to play or looking to make a rep side, the Fundamentals Camp is where it's at.

- Start your skills training at Fundamentals camp - Learn the fundamentals of basketball - Correct shooting techniques - Dribbling & Passing skills - Offensive & Defensive structures - Low kid to staff ratio

Suitable for Kids between 5-14 years with 0-3 years basketball experience.

ROSE BAY (Rose Bay Secondary): Monday 16th April to Wednesday 18th April, 2018 (3 DAYS) - $220 Monday 23rd April to Tuesday 24th April, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $150MAROUBRA (South Sydney High): Thursday 26th April and Friday 27th April, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $150

BROADWAY (International Grammar School): Thursday 19th April and Friday 20th April, 20148 (2 DAYS) - $150

GIRLS HOOPSTERS CAMP

We are pleased to announce our Hoopsters girls only camp.

We have some great female coaches lined up for this one. This will be a great session for girls of any age.

- Fundamentals and Team work

- 2 Day basketball clinic

- Girls only

SUITABLE FOR: Girls aged 10-16 years. We will split the groups up based on age & skill on the day

ROSE BAY (Rose Bay Secondary): Thursday 26th April and Friday 27th April, 2018 (2 DAYS) - $220

REGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING CAMPS

City Hoops would like to proudly announce a partnership with leading Bondi Massage & Wellness Centre, Spring Retreat.

It's a great tie in with our Sports people being able to get treatment at affordable price. Deep tissue massage is essential in managing injuries and also injury prevention. Spring Retreat specializes in remedial, sports massage and relaxing massage treatments. For all City Hoops active members, there is an ongoing 10% off any treatments. Visit http://springretreat.com.au today.

JAMIE ANDERSON COACHING DIRECTORCoach Jamie has extensive international coaching and playing experience and has come to be regarded as one of the best basketball coaches in Sydney. He is now in charge of City Hoops & Easts Basketball Junior development and coaching programs. Each month I will be bringing you a coaching tip to improve your game. FULL PROFILE HERE

Much of the focus of defense is on the individual positioning of the players; defending the ball, denying the wing, boxing out. Today we will take a quick look at some key team concepts that should help you on the defensive end of the court.

1. Pressure the attacking players:

The first thought on defense should be dictating the play to the offence. We often see teams sit back and let the offence take the lead by running their plays and defenders remain in a read and react mindset. One of the most effective strategies is to attack the offence, disrupt the plays they want to run and push them into areas of the court they do not want to go to.

A simple but effective strategy is to deny the ball to the main offensive player. Start with the point guard, as he or she will normally be charged with initiating the offensive set. Prevent them from getting to the ball for as long as possible. Make them feel rushed and out of sync with their team and you will test the resolve of the offence and the mental strength of the players on the court.

A good defensive team forces the offense to react to them. Forcing the offense to play your style is the first step in becoming a better defensive team.

2. Help your team-mates:

Constant vigilance and use of your peripheral vision is crucial to becoming a better defensive team. Always know where the ball is on the court. Pointing one hand in the direction of the ball and the other at the player you are marking can help keep you balanced and aware on defense. It is the team’s job to defend the ball and the basket. Knowing where the ball is and being able to help your team mates stop the ball getting to the basket makes dribble penetration more of a challenge for the offence. Knowing you are expected to help out at any time keeps players vigilant and aware on the defensive end of the court. It also builds team spirit!

3. Communication

Talking can be the most unifying way for a team to work as a single unit. Clear, concise and effective communication between defenders can make it seem like individual players have eyes in the back of their head. The defensive unit can see all directions on the court and if they communicate smartly they can make players aware of picks, cuts, set plays and more.

You are a group with a common goal, effective communication helps you to act like it. Simple things like “screen right or left” make the on the ball defender more aware. “Helping you right/left”, this gives team-mates confidence and may also make the offence reconsider their planned movements.

Once everyone works on the same wavelength and that they are supporting each other in a common goal, confidence increases, as does the flow and chemistry of the team.

Build your defense on the principles of pressure, help and communication. If your team commit to this, you will act as one defensive group. The confidence and flow of your team play will improve on both ends of the court.

Thanks for reading and happy defending.

JAMIE ANDERSON COACHING DIRECTOR Coach Jamie has extensive international coaching and playing experience and has come to be regarded as one of the best basketball coaches in Sydney. He is now in charge of City Hoops & Easts Basketball Junior development and coaching programs. Each month I will be bringing you a coaching tip to improve your game. FULL PROFILE HERE

THIS MONTHS TIP: Play 3 on 3 Basketball as much as you can

It is coming into the holiday season, which means it is time for us all to have some fun. This month we will look at the classic playground game, 3 on 3 or 3v3, 3x3 as it is some times called

3 on 3 games mean more space, shots, passes and opportunities for every player. All of which can make a big impact on our skills for the start of the new season in 2017.

If you have been working on your ball handling, following last month’s tips, you should now have a little bit more confidence when putting the ball on the floor. This is a crucial aspect of 3 on 3 games, as you have to be able to beat your defender 1on1 and make good decisions under pressure.

3 on 3 is a perfect practice environment, as long as you don’t forget your fundamentals:

A balanced body position is the foundation for all other basketball movements, on offence and defencePassing and cutting to the basket keeps the game flowingIf in doubt, set a pick!

Remind yourself of these simple rules every time you play.

3 on 3 Player Tips:

Start in Triple Threat, keep your head upYour focus should be on the whole court, so use your peripheral visionIf you can make one aggressive dribble move into the key, then DO IT!Call for a pick and roll to get your offence moving

3 on 3 Team Tips:

Work in triangles, passing and cutting to the basket helps you work as a unit,Keep the key open and force the defenders to work hard, rather than just daring you to take the outside shot.Use Pick and Rolls on the ball, or cross-screens off the ball. The more the defenders have to think, the easier it will be for you to get open.Box out as a team when playing defence. Many players forget to work as a team, but 3 on 3 shows what a difference boxing-out and communicating can make.

Summer in Sydney is a perfect time to make new friends and improve your skills while playing 3on3 basketball.

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming 3 on 3 competition in January 2017:

http://eastsbl.com.au/pages/3on3bondi

JAMIE ANDERSON COACHING DIRECTOR Coach Jamie has extensive international coaching and playing experience and has come to be regarded as one of the best basketball coaches in Sydney. He is now in charge of City Hoops & Easts Basketball Junior development and coaching programs. Each month I will be bringing you a coaching tip to improve your game. FULL PROFILE HERE

THIS MONTHS TIP On the back of doing some great work with young up coming star Jack Ringrose at our Handles Clinic (See video below). I thought I would continue on the handles tip. (Pun intended)