Pace & Space Holiday Camp

This camp focuses on the essential elements of modern basketball: playing with pace, creating space on the floor, and finishing strong at the rim. It’s designed to help players develop a fast, efficient style of play that emphasises quick transitions, strategic spacing, and effective scoring around the basket.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Playing with Pace: Players will learn the importance of speed and tempo in basketball, both in transition and in half-court offense. The camp will focus on quick decision-making, pushing the ball up the floor, and maintaining high energy levels throughout the game. Drills will emphasize fast break situations, quick ball movement, and how to capitalise on early offensive opportunities.
2. Spacing Strategies: Proper spacing is crucial for an effective offense. This camp will teach players how to position themselves on the court to create optimal scoring opportunities and make defenses work harder. Participants will learn how to stretch the defense, utilise spacing to create driving lanes, and use off-ball movement to keep defenders off balance.
3. Finishing Skills: Scoring at the basket is a fundamental part of the game, and this camp will concentrate on a variety of finishing techniques. Players will work on layups, floaters, euro steps, and finishing through contact. The camp will also cover how to read different types of defenders and adapt finishing moves accordingly to increase scoring efficiency around the rim.
4. Offensive Read and React: Players will be trained to read the defense and react quickly to make the best offensive play. This includes recognizing defensive rotations, exploiting mismatches, and making smart passes that lead to high-percentage shots. Emphasis will be placed on making decisions in real-time and understanding the flow of the game.
5. Game-Like Drills and Scrimmages: The camp will incorporate game-like drills and scrimmages to reinforce concepts of pace, spacing, and finishing. Players will have the opportunity to apply their skills in competitive situations, receiving feedback from experienced coaches to fine-tune their performance.

By the end of the camp, players will have a deeper understanding of how to play with speed and efficiency, create and utilise space effectively, and finish strong at the basket. This camp is ideal for athletes looking to enhance their offensive skills and develop a modern, dynamic style of play.