Introducing UP Skills!
 
UP Skills is the complete reimagining of our E60 program, with a fresh approach to drills, coaching and affordability. The program was conceived through our philosophies of dedication, hard work, respect and resilience. 
 
“Through sharing the love of basketball, provide programs that enable basketball players to reach their potential as an athlete and a person.”

– Nigel Purchase: Chase Basketball Managing Director
 
UP Skills is run by real coaches with pro league experience. Our promise to athletes is expert advice, attention to detail, innovative drills via a more personal coaching style. Whether in small groups or individual sessions, athletes are given the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and positive environment.
 
Chase Basketball have hand-picked the best possible coaches in a program engineered for a complete on and off court up skilling of our athletes. They will have the opportunity to review video feedback with coaches to break down their mechanics and build upon them thoroughly.
 
We believe in providing an excellent but affordable service for the basketball community so that everyone has the opportunity to learn from our specialist coaches and contemporary teachings. UP Skills is available to athletes between seven and fifteen years and utilises a dedicated single court venue in Albert Park, five days a week. 

Enquire today and finish off the year on the UP!

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The size of the court, height of the basket, size of the basketball, and length of time that the game is played, can all vary according to the age, size and skill level of players.

Basketball is a fast moving game that involves a lot of variety, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defence and much more.

Health benefits of basketball

Basketball involves a lot of starting and stopping. While not renowned as an aerobic sport, it is still a great workout that can help you:

• burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630–750 calories)
• build endurance
• improve balance and coordination
• develop concentration and self-discipline
• build up muscle.

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Other benefits of basketball

As well as being a great way to stay fit, basketball can also:

• help you to make new friends and see them regularly teach you about being a good team player
• be played by people of all ages and all abilities
• be played all year round because it’s usually an indoor sport
• be a fun game that kids of all levels and ages can enjoy
• be practiced alone – all you need is a ball and a hoop (and you can find a hoop in most local parks and school grounds)
• be played and enjoyed with as few as two people (although official games require 10 players).

Getting started with basketball

Although official games of basketball require 10 players, you can play a game of basketball with just one other person. You can also go out and shoot baskets by yourself. If you want to play basketball competitively, you can become a member of a team and get involved in local competition. Check out your local sports centres and associations for information on how to join a team, or start your own.

Basketball equipment

One of the great things about the game is that apart from having a basketball, you require very little other equipment to play. However, as basketball involves a lot of running and jumping, it can also be wise to have:

• basketball or sports shoes that provide good ankle support
• mouth guards
• protective knee and elbow pads.

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#1

Be willing to work hard. Can you define hard work? For a top level high school and college coach, here is what hard work means. Your attitude and demeanour on the courts needs to be intense, focused, aggressive and no-nonsense. Your play should include taking charges, diving on the floor for loose balls, running the floor, constant “in your face” pressure on the ball when defending, strong attack moves to the hoop which are effective. Effective=ends with a basket.

#2

Be powerful. Great players are not pushed around. They dictate the tempo, intensity, rhythm of the game. You decide where you want to go or not go on offense, not your opponent. On defense, you decide where your opponent goes. You disrupt his or her game. Learn to use your body to impose your WILL both offensively and defensively.

#3

Be smart and understand the system. Every coach has a system and philosophy to be successful. You need to know what he or she wants. Some teams require a point guard to have no more than 3 turnovers a game. If you take too many risks on that team as a point guard you are going to sit down. Know what the coach values. Does he or she value conservative play? Does he or she want run and gun? See the big picture and learn how to play within this system.

#4

Be strong, fast and quick. These are the separators between high school athletes who will go on to the college level. One of our alum campers playing in the NBA is an amazing athlete a premier shooter, but he is getting beat on defense because his foot speed is too slow to stop a player one-on-one and even though he is 6’7″ he is not strong enough in the post. We want him to do well and encourage him to work on his strength and speed, to get a program and work it hard. Be sure to meet with a physical therapist as well as a trainer because you need to know what you must do to prevent injury. Live in the weight room during the off-season.

#5

Be humble and lead by example. Care about the team by being selfless and not concerned about your name in the paper. Do the little things well, serve others and you will be blessed.

#6

Find the separators. God has given each of us natural abilities. A girl who is 6’3″ as a sophomore, really quick, long and strong may not have good skills but she will get letters from Division 1 programs. Coaches recruit body types. If you genetically do not have a Division 1 build, you have a much harder road. You have to rise above the multitude of athletes who all have the same dream. You have to find the separators: speed, strength, wisdom, leadership, shooting, passing, impeccable skills, and the WILL to work harder than your competition.

Chase Basketball Can Help

Chase Basketball can help  you develop into a world class high school player. Call us and discuss with our staff how you can receive an honest assessment and a professional training plan!

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