8-Week Fall Basketball Training

Our 8 week training program is designed to help athletes sharpen their skills in preparation school team tryouts this Fall. There will be a one-hour training session every week for the 8 weeks of September and October as follows:

Week 1: Improve Ball-Handling & Decision-Making

Develop stronger control with both hands.
Improve change-of-direction, change-of-pace, and pressure dribbling.
Make quicker decisions out of common game situations.

Week 2: Develop Shooting Consistency

Improve shooting mechanics, balance, footwork, and release.
Increase consistency from mid-range, 3-point, and game-speed situations.
Develop the ability to shoot effectively after movement, off the catch, and off the dribble.

Week 3: Improve Finishing at the Rim

Develop both-hand finishing.
Work on finishing through contact and around defenders.
Improve layups, floaters, euro steps, reverse finishes, and other appropriate finishing techniques.

Week 4: Develop Individual Offensive Skills

Improve 1-on-1 scoring ability.
Develop attacking closeouts and creating separation.
Improve use of pivots, jab steps, shot fakes, and basic pick-and-roll reads.

Week 5: Build Defensive Fundamentals

Improve stance, slides, closeouts, and defensive positioning.
Develop better on-ball defense and ability to contain drives.
Improve defensive communication and help-side awareness.

Week 6: Improve Basketball IQ

Teach players to recognize spacing, advantages, and defensive rotations.
Improve decision-making under pressure.
Connect individual skills to actual game situations.

Week 7: Develop Athleticism & Movement

Improve first-step quickness, lateral movement, coordination, balance, and explosiveness.
Incorporate basketball-specific conditioning rather than relying solely on traditional running.

Week 8: Build Confidence, Discipline & Competitive Mindset

Encourage players to compete, communicate, and respond positively to mistakes.
Develop confidence through repetition and measurable progress.
Establish habits around effort, focus, accountability, and consistency.
Suggested 8-Week Progression
Week 1: Assessment, fundamentals, ball-handling, shooting mechanics
Week 2: Ball-handling under pressure + finishing
Week 3: Shooting off the catch + footwork
Week 4: Creating separation + 1-on-1 offense
Week 5: Defensive fundamentals + closeouts
Week 6: Offensive decision-making + game reads
Week 7: Advanced game situations + competitive drills
Week 8: Evaluation, competitive games, and measurable progress

Overall program goal: By the end of eight weeks, each athlete should demonstrate improved individual skill execution, decision-making, defensive fundamentals, physical movement, and confidence in game situations.

Spots are limited. To secure your spot, email connect@fogleathletics.com or call (240) 899-3041.