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Player  Development  program   (PDP)

The Player Development Program (PDP) was designed to improve the offensive basketball skills of students of all ages. 

The core of the PDP is learning how to shoot the rock.  Many different shots are taught, including layups (regular and reverse), jump shots, free throws, put backs, scoop shots, hook shots, and others. 

The most important of all these shots is the jump shot.  Why?  Because it's the most versatile of all the shots.

Although the core of the PDP is shooting, if you can't dribble the ball, catch the ball, move with the ball, think with the ball, or jump with the ball, you're not going to be a 'player.'  Therefore, in this program we also work extensively on dribbling, ball-handling, post play, driving, thinking, and more.  Strengthening and jumping programs are offered but not required.  Specific homework is given to each student each week and is expected to be completed.  This always involves working on specific basketball related skills, but may also involve reading or other types of activities as well.

 

  • The Pro Jump Shot

    The pro jump shot means that the bottom of the ball is above the level of the eyes at the F-point.  The F-point is that point where the ball begins its final forward trajectory towards the basket.  This is my daughter Jamie in 2008.  In 2010 she was named northern conference player of the year as well as Denver Post first team all-state in 4-A.

     

  • The Power Jump Shot

    The power jump shot is a shot taken where the bottom of the ball is below the eyes at the F-point.   The F-point is that position where the ball begins its final forward trajectory toward the target.