While they may not be ready for the full sport for a while yet, children can start building some of the skills they’ll need for basketball from a very young age. With a good physical foundation, they’re likely to enjoy basketball much more when they do start to play it properly at school or in a club. You can develop their skills at home by engaging in drills or unstructured play with age-appropriate equipment.
For example, simple throwing and catching with a small ball will help build their hand-eye coordination. Having them practice throwing balls into an adjustable hoop is similarly effective.
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