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Biddy
Ball Keansburg Youth Association has a newly formed basketball division, it is called Biddy Ball. It's like the sport we all know, except they play on small courts with the baskets lowered and referees are fairly lax in enforcing the rules. Biddy Ball introduces children to the sport of basketball. Coaches educate players about the rules throughout the game, as well as reinforcing teamwork and skills in a fun and supportive environment. This innovative program is designed for children who have not been involved in any structured learning program or would like to try playing basketball. Using this format, the aim is to teach players some basic skills, rules and jargon and follow-up immediately with application exercises within the context of a team in game situations. It is fun; the kids
love it and from time to time the parents’ hopes of seeing development
pay off. It's quite amusing to watch, but yeah, you haven't seen a
ball hog until you see a kid take the inbound pass, "dribble"
up the court, stop and see where they are in relation to the basket,
"dribble" some more, repeat until they're under the basket,
then shoot the ball. Oh they're supposed to pass three times before
taking a shot, but that’s all part of the fun. |