ORYA Basketball - Ages 3 through 4th Grade Program Information Guide
Program Goals and Descriptions
Ages 3-6
Introduction to basic concepts of playing basketball – dribbling with fingertips and both hands, moving the ball
in all directions while dribbling, bounce passing and receiving, two handed shooting at various basket heights.
It is important that every child has a ball and is not waiting in line for long periods of time. Skills should be
taught through fun games such as follow the leader, simon says, red light green light, monkey in the middle, etc.
Introduction of defense and offense concepts, rules such as traveling and double dribble are appropriate later in
the season. Small one on one or two on two games could be introduced later in the season but full scrimmages
should not be introduced at this age. The emphasis is on building knowledge, skills and most importantly
having fun.
Grades 1-2
Progression from introduction to refinement of skills, knowledge, offense and defense and learning how to play
in a game. Limited introduction/refresher to basic concepts of playing basketball – dribbling with fingertips and
both hands, moving the ball in all directions while dribbling, bounce/chest passing and receiving, two handed
shooting at various basket heights, rebounding, and offense and defense positioning. Skills should be taught
through fun games such as follow the leader, simon says, red light green light, monkey in the middle, etc.
Sessions should be split between skill development/refinement and scrimmages at 8 ft rim heights. Scrimmages
should introduce players to rules such as double dribble and traveling, court boundaries, offense and defense
roles and positions, court spacing and team vs. individual performance. For defense – no stealing or pressing is
permitted however players are encouraged to grab loose balls and rebounds. Emphasis is on skill building, team
and game concepts, building confidence and having fun.
Sample Drills/Games
Dribbling – relay races, obstacle course using cones, red light green light, simon says, traffic cop (point in
various directions for them to dribble in encouraging them to dribble with head up).
Passing – partner passing, relay passing down the line and back, monkey in the middle, give and go passing,
passing against the wall
Shooting – dribbling and shooting in hoop, aiming for square on backboard, receiving pass and shooting, layup
lines
Equipment
All coaches will be provided with the following items at the beginning of the season:
 Name tags and markers – it is important that you call players by their names
 Whistles
 20 cones
 8 pinnies
 15 basketballs
 Medical kit
 Building pass key and instructions
 Oyster River basketball manual
Facilities
Mast Way
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First coach in the morning must disarm security system using code. Last coach leaving for the day must
arm security system using code. Any false alarms are billed to ORYA and it is expensive! Allen wrench
located near the door is used to keep door unlocked during the day and to lock at the end of the day.
For programs using 8ft rims, the 8ft baskets must be affixed to the 10ft baskets. 2 people are required to
install. A ladder is located in the gymnasium for installation of rims. Rims must be taken down and put in
storage area at the end of the day.
All trash and articles of clothing must be removed at the end of the day – gym should set up the way it was
in the morning
Players must bring sneakers and change into them in the hallway to avoid getting sand and salt on the court.
Spectators must sit in designated areas and are not permitted to enter other areas of the school or climb on
equipment.
Floor should be mopped after each session and at the end of the day.
Sessions must end promptly at designated time due to other programs coming in.
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 First coach in the morning must disarm security system using code. Last coach leaving for the day must
arm security system using code. Any false alarms are billed to ORYA and it is expensive! Allen wrench
located near the door is used to keep door unlocked during the day and to lock at the end of the day.
 For programs using 8ft rims, the baskets must be lowered using the hand crank located on the shelf in the
corner storage area. You can use an electric drill if you have one. Baskets must be raised to their highest
position after the last session of the day.
 All tables must be moved to the far corner at the beginning of the day and moved back to original location at
the end of the day.
 All trash and articles of clothing must be removed at the end of the day – gym should set up the way it was
in the morning
 Spectators must sit in designated areas and are not permitted to enter other areas of the school or climb on
equipment.
 Players must bring sneakers and change into them in the hallway to avoid getting sand and salt on the court.
 Floor should be mopped after each session and at the end of the day.
 Sessions must end promptly at designated time due to other programs coming in.
Player Requirements
 Must bring appropriate attire – gym clothes, sneakers
 Must bring water
 Parents must be present at all times – not a babysitting service. If player is having difficulty, parent must
assist.
Communication
 Coaches should communicate with parents about upcoming practice schedules, program expectations, etc
prior to the first practice. Email is the preferred method.
 Coaches can use their own email list or SportsManager at www.sportsmanager.us/orya.htm - Nick Scuderi
will provide login information
 Cancellations due to weather will be communicated to you by either me or Nick based on expected
conditions. We will send an email out to players and post on the ORYA website at www.oryarec.org
Player Placement/Refunds
 All questions regarding the program, player placement, schedules, program goals, etc should be directed to
the office.
 Refund requests should be directed to Nick Scuderi at nick@orya.rec