Below are Hoop Hunter's Clinic Events.

• "The Art of Shooting" for 5th & 6th Grade Players
• "The Art of Shooting" for 7th & 8th Grade Players
• "The Art of Shooting" for 9th & 10th Grade Players
• Building Believers Inc. Presents - Community Based Clinics (January-March)
• Brooke Shepherd’s - Special Shooting Training & Tips Workout
• Lauren Jackson’s - Special Training & Tips on How to Make Moves and Attack the Basket
  

“The Art of Shooting” - For 5th & 6th Grade Players

Join Deon as he teaches players how to shoot the ball effectively from various areas on the court. Players will learn the principles of shooting, how to focus, how to practice without a partner, body posture & balance, shooting posture, where to look when shooting, being a consistent shooter, quick trigger shooter, knowing your limits, moving without the ball, shot fakes, shooting with arch, shooter and buddy and much more.

• Fundamentals of Shooting
• Foot Position, Location & Width (stride step vs. jump stop)
• Body Posture & Balance
• Ready to Catch Position
• Hand Ball Placement & Readiness
• 90 Degree Angles (2)
• 2 levels of Ball Placement
• Establishing a Nice Window
• Jumping, Locking and Snapping (Arch)
• Shooter & Buddy
• Eyes & Where to Look
• Shadow Box Shooting
• Shooting Mid-Range Shots (knowing your range)
• Shooting Short Corner Shots
• Shooting Bank Shots
• Shooting off the Dribble (stride step)
• Shooting and Creating Space (Step Back)
• Shooting off of a Curl or Button
• Shooting Using Inside and Outside Pivots
• Shooting off of Screens
• Shooting off of Fades (Flare)
• Shooting out of Transition
• Spot Up Shooting
• Moving Without the Ball & Shooting
• Shooting Baseline to Baseline
• Shot Fakes & Shooting
  

*This is a 4 hour event that will be taught in two 2 hour sessions.

Instructor: Deon Hunter
Minimum Number of Players: 10 to 20
Cost: $95.00 per player

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“The Art of Shooting” - For 7th & 8th Grade Players

Join Deon as he teaches players how to shoot the ball effectively from various areas on the court. Players will learn the principles of shooting, how to focus, how to practice without a partner, body posture & balance, shooting posture, where to look when shooting, being a consistent shooter, quick trigger shooter, knowing your limits, moving without the ball, shot fakes, shooting with arch, shooter and buddy and much more.

• Fundamentals of Shooting
• Foot Position, Location & Width (stride step vs. jump stop)
• Body Posture & Balance
• Ready to Catch Position
• Hand Ball Placement & Readiness
• 90 Degree Angles (2)
• 2 levels of Ball Placement
• Establishing a Nice Window
• Jumping, Locking and Snapping (Arch)
• Shooter & Buddy
• Eyes & Where to Look
• Shadow Box Shooting
• Shooting Mid-Range Shots (knowing your range)
• Shooting Short Corner Shots
• Shooting Bank Shots
• Shooting off the Dribble (stride step)
• Shooting and Creating Space (Step Back)
• Shooting off of a Curl or Button
• Shooting Using Inside and Outside Pivots
• Shooting off of Screens
• Shooting off of Fades (Flare)
• Shooting out of Transition
• Spot Up Shooting
• Moving Without the Ball & Shooting
• Shooting Baseline to Baseline
• Shot Fakes & Shooting
  

*This is a 4 hour event that will be taught in two 2 hour sessions.

Instructor: Deon Hunter
Minimum Number of Players: 10 to 20
Cost: $95.00 per player

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“The Art of Shooting” - For 9th & 10th Grade Players

Join Deon as he teaches players how to shoot the ball effectively from various areas on the court. Players will learn the principles of shooting, how to focus, how to practice without a partner, body posture & balance, shooting posture, where to look when shooting, being a consistent shooter, quick trigger shooter, knowing your limits, moving without the ball, shot fakes, shooting with arch, shooter and buddy and much more.

• Fundamentals of Shooting
• Foot Position, Location & Width (stride step vs. jump stop)
• Body Posture & Balance
• Ready to Catch Position
• Hand Ball Placement & Readiness
• 90 Degree Angles (2)
• 2 levels of Ball Placement
• Establishing a Nice Window
• Jumping, Locking and Snapping (Arch)
• Shooter & Buddy
• Eyes & Where to Look
• Shadow Box Shooting
• Shooting Mid-Range Shots (knowing your range)
• Shooting Short Corner Shots
• Shooting Bank Shots
• Shooting off the Dribble (stride step)
• Shooting and Creating Space (Step Back)
• Shooting off of a Curl or Button
• Shooting Using Inside and Outside Pivots
• Shooting off of Screens
• Shooting off of Fades (Flare)
• Shooting out of Transition
• Spot Up Shooting
• Moving Without the Ball & Shooting
• Shooting Baseline to Baseline
• Shot Fakes & Shooting
  

*This is a 3 hour event.

Instructor: Deon Hunter
Minimum Number of Players: 10 to 20
Cost: $75.00 per player

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Building Believers Inc. Presents
Community Based Clinics (January-March)

January Clinics Listed Below:

Saturday, January 7th

What: Practice Making Mid-Range Shots
When: Saturday, January 7th
Grade: 4th & 5th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00 per player

Emphasis: Players Will Practice Making Mid-Range Shots. Left and Right Elbow, Short Corner, Soft Spot Shots, Paint Shots, Free Throw Area Shots & Bank Shots With and Without the Dribble.

Saturday, January 14th

What: Practice Making Mid-Range & 3 Pt Shots
When: Saturday, January 14th
Grade: 6th-8th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00 per player

Emphasis: Players Will Practice Making Mid-Range Shots With and Without the Dribble. Also, Players Will Work on Making 3 pt Shots Off Of Screens, Move-Catch and Shoot and Shooting Out of Transition.

Saturday, January 21st

What: Dribbling, Passing & Shooting Mini-Camp
When: Saturday, January 21st
Grades: 2nd & 3rd (Co-ed)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will be taught how to effectively dribble with their left and right hand with their head up, change directions with their dribble, pass the ball using a chest or bounce pass and how to shoot the basketball with proper shooting form.

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February Clinics Listed Below:

Saturday, February 4th

What: Making Moves, Driving & Shooting Mini-Camp
When: Saturday, February 4th
Grades: 4th & 5th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will be learn how to make moves and change directions with their head up, attack the basket from various areas on the court and players will learn how to shoot the ball off the dribble and how to spot up and shoot.

February 11th

What: “Post Play & Post Moves”
When: Saturday, February 11th
Grades: 6th-8th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $30.00

Emphasis: Players will learn how to establish post position, play big and physical. Players will learn how to make moves facing the basket and playing with their back to the basket. Players will learn how to make 4 different post moves.

Saturday, February 18th

What: ”Learn to Shoot Free Throws Successfully”
When: Saturday, January 21st
Grade: 4th & 5th (Co-ed)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will learn the steps and principals for properly shooting and making free throws. They will be taught proper foot placement, how to dribble, where to place fingers on the ball, how to relax, shot line and foot work and momentum after the shot.

Saturday, February 25th

What: ”Learn to Shoot Free Throws Successfully”
When: Saturday, February 25th
Grade: 6th -8th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will learn the steps and principals for properly shooting and making free throws. They will be taught proper foot placement, how to dribble, where to place fingers on the ball, how to relax, shot line and foot work and momentum after the shot.

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March Clinics Listed Below:

Saturday, March 3rd

What: Making Moves & Scoring Against a Defender Mini-Camp
When: Saturday, March 3rd
Grades: 6th -8th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will practice making moves, making good decisions and scoring while being guarded by a defensive player. *Participants must know how to handle the ball and play defense if they want to be in this event.

Saturday, March 10th

What: Making Moves & Scoring Against a Defender Mini-Camp
When: Saturday, March 10th
Grades: 6th -8th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will practice making moves, making good decisions and scoring while being guarded by a defensive player. *Participants must know how to handle the ball and play defense if they want to be in this event.

Saturday, March 17th

What: “Post Play & Post Moves”
When: Saturday, March 17th
Grades: 7th -9th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $30.00

Emphasis:
Players will learn how to establish post position, play big and physical. Players will learn how to make moves facing the basket and playing with their back to the basket. Players will learn how to make post moves between the free throw line, short corner and the low post area.

Saturday, March 24th

What: Learn to Shoot Right and Left Hand Lay-Ups
When: Saturday, March 24th
Grades: 3rd & 4th Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Cost: $20.00

Emphasis:
Players will learn how to dribbling from a Triple Threat Position using their right and left hand with their eyes up. Players will learn how to dribble under control and with proper timing. They will learn how to get a proper lay-up angle, proper hand and ball placement (over right or left knee) and how to successfully practice lay-ups when at home.

Saturday, March 31st

What: “Itty Bitty Ballers” Let’s Play Basketball
When: Saturday, March 31st
Age: 4 and 5 Girls (Court 1); Boys (Court 2)
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm

Cost: $15.00

Emphasis:
“Itty Bitty Ballers” will be introduced to basketball. Our trainers will teach structured individual and group skills such as stretching, stationary coordination drills, drills involving running and dribbling, passing and competition drills. *We prefer kids in this event who have demonstrated that they can pay attention to details and who will be a good listener. Players who have a short attention span are encouraged to take a private 1 on 1 lesson. We encourage kids to bring their friends to this event. Poor manners will not be tolerated. Absolutely No Baby Sitting!

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Brooke Shepherd’s - Special Shooting Training & Tips Workout

Join Brooke Shepherd for a special 2 ½ hour shooting training & tips workout.

Learn: how to make shots from a variety of mid-range and the 3 point area, footwork, quick release, mental focus, consistent shooting, how to establish a solid shooting foundation, and how to chart your individual shooting development.

Tips on how to become a sure shot shooter, mental attitude needed when shooting, and how to develop mental visual practice habits will be included.

Cost: $60.00 per player
12 player max per event - Teams Welcome

Lauren Jackson’s - Special Training & Tips on How to Make Moves and Attack the Basket

Join Lauren Jackson as she teaches and explains to young players how to make moves and attack the basket from the perimeter. Learn with Lauren some of the special tips that she used while playing high school and college basketball that made her a successful player.

Learn: to be a creative thinker, to react and size up your defender, to be a threat at all times, to protect your dribble against quicker players, to effectively use your sight to help navigate your way to the hoop, to make contact and draw fouls, and the necessary attitude needed to compete against more competitive players.

Cost: $60.00 per player
12 player max per event - Teams Welcome