Small Ball

OSBA is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Right Way Basketball to develop our small ball (U8) programming. Small ball will run on Saturdays starting Sept 26th. Specific times will be determined in the fall once we know our registration numbers. It will consist of 19 one hour sessions that will wrap up March 6th. 

Small Ball will be divided into two groups: an introduction group and an intermediate group.

Introduction: Targeting 5 and 6 year old players. This program is developmental and focuses on building movement skills and basketball FUNdamentals. There are no formal games in this program; however, small sided game play will be regularly used as a teaching method. This program is led by a Right Way coach with the assistance of parent volunteers acting as basket instructors. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up as a volunteer when registering your child. 

Intermediate: Targeting 7 year old players. This program will continue to build physical literacy (ability to catch, jump, run, change direction, pivot, etc). It will also continue to develop basketball fundamentals such as shooting, layups, dribbling and passing. This will be done both through drills and small sided game play. Festivals that involve game play will happen periodically throughout the year. This program curriculum is developed by Right Way Basketball, but it is coached by parent volunteers. Coaches will receive practice plans and mentorship from Right Way and OSBA. If you are interested in helping, please sign up as a volunteer when you register your child.