Home-Stay-Play Players Age 15+
Hi there everyone!
Welcome to the home page of the Ballarat Basketball Home-Stay-Play Program, for the players age 15+.
Each week we will update this page with:
Drill videos created by us
Content from other associations that we like
Information to help you keep getting better, while you're at home
With each update we will send out an email, be sure to register here to stay informed.
WEEK 12
Welcome to Week 12 of the Home-Stay-Play Program, this will be our final week as we direct our resources to a return to play strategy.
This week we welcome Coach Alicia from the Selkirk Ballarat Rush!
Alicia will be focusing on some good drills to help you improve your ball handling and fitness as we try to condition our bodies for their return to sport.
We hope you have enjoyed the program over these last 3 months, and all the videos will continue to be available below for you to review!
WEEK 11
Welcome back for Week 11 of the -Home-Stay-Play Program!
We welcome back Coach Kuany for his final week with this age group, and he's got a workout that will work on your ball handling, shooting and agility.
We're almost back on court now, so it's really important you get your body ready for the rigours of competitive sport.
Be sure to keep using the RAD workouts below to improve your fitness.
WEEK 10
Welcome to Week 10 of the Home-Stay-Play Program!
This week we have Kuany Kuany from the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners joining us again - Kuany will take us through a range of ball handling, agility and finishing drills to help us prepare for the return of competitive sport.
As you would have seen below, we have 6 different workouts available from our friends at RAD and Fed Uni - please be sure to use them to help begin conditioning your body, getting it ready for a return for competitive sport.
WEEK 9
Welcome back for Week 9 of the Home-Stay-Play Program! This week we have Sam Short, Amelia Jarvis and another work out from the RAD centre.
Ball Handling/Passing - Sam Short - Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners
Building on last weeks ball handling drills, Sam brings you a new workout that you can do against a wall or with a partner. Some of the moves get pretty difficult, so be sure to practice!
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (RAD) & Scott Talpey (Fed Uni)
This is the final week of RAD's on court workouts. As we edge closer to returning to competitive play, it's becoming really clear that a lot of fitness has understandably been lost. Be sure to get to an outdoor court near you to work on your fitness, to be sure you're ready to play as soon as we're allowed to open the doors.
Challenge of the Week - Amelia Jarvis - CHW Ballarat Youth Rush
Join Amelia this week as she challenges us to as many figure 8's as you can do in 30 seconds. Be sure to upload your best effort to instagram and tag @basketballballarat
WEEK 8
Hi there everyone, welcome to Week 8 of the Home-Stay-Play Program starring Ballarat's own - Sam Short!
Ball Handling - Sam Short - Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners
Sam joins us this week to take us through some progressions on ball handling.
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (RAD) & Scott Talpey (Fed Uni)
This week Chris takes us through Session #2 of his on court workout, starring Thrifty Junior Miner Hugh Bond!
We're all getting sick of being locked out of the stadium, but try to get down to a local outdoor court and try this out!
Challenge of the Week - Millie Cracknell - CHW Ballarat Youth Rush
Check out Millie's video below as she challenges you to do as many window wipers as you can in 30 seconds!
WEEK 7
Hi there everyone! Welcome to Week 7 of the Home-Stay-Play Program.
Ball Handling & Passing - Alicia Froling - Selkirk Ballarat Rush
We welcome back Alicia Froling this week who continues her work on ball handling and passing. For this weeks session you will need two basketballs, a wall and an outdoor area.
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (RAD) & Scott Talpey (Fed Uni)
This week Chris takes us through Session #1 of his on court workout. This can be done on any outdoor court near your house while we wait for the indoor courts to reopen. This is a great workout if you're sick of going for runs or need to start working on your cardio capacity again.
Challenge of the Week - Deng Acuoth - Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners
WEEK 6
Hey Hoopers, welcome back to Home-Stay-Play for another week.
This week we have Selkirk Ballarat Rush's Alicia Froling taking us through a ball handling work out, Rhys Carter from Melbourne United taking us through a shooting session and another strength and conditioning set with Chris Radford and Scott Talpey.
Ball Handling - Alicia Froling - Selkirk Ballarat Rush
Join Alicia as she takes us through some ball handling drills you can do in your driveway, or on a scenic mountainside, if you've got one.
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (RAD) & Scott Talpey (Fed Uni)
Join Chris and Scott as they take us through the third and final week of their at home workouts.
Shooting - Rhys Carter - Melbourne United
Join Rhys as he takes you through some shooting drills you can do, wherever you can find a basket.
Challenge of the Week - Deng Acuoth - Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners
WEEK 5
Hi there Hoopers, welcome to another week of the Home-Stay-Play Program.
This week we continue to work with NBL1 Miner Kuany Kuany on our finishing, as well as hitting the home workout again with our friends from RAD and Fed Uni!
Finishing - Kuany Kuany
Join Kuany Kuany as he takes us through some finishing practicing you can do in your driveway, or wherever you can find a basket.
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (RAD) & Scott Talpey (Fed Uni)
Join Chris and Scott as they take us through Week 2 of their 3 week home series.
Challenge of the Week - Week 5 - Stepho Economou
This week our challenge if brought to you by CHW Youth Miner Stepho Economou. Be sure to upload your best effort to instagram and tag @basketballballarat along with #HomeStayPlay for your chance to win a Miners Jersey!
WEEK 4
Welcome back Ballarat!
Thanks for visiting week 4 of the Home-Stay-Play Program.
This week we have a new Challenge of the Week, a basketball workout from our friends at RAD and Fed Uni, and a ball handling workout from Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miner - Kuany Kuany.
Ball Handling - Kuany Kuany
This week Kuany Kuany shows us different ball handling drills he recommends for improving your handles.
Fitness Workout - Chris Radford (Radford Athletic Development) & Scott Talpey (Federation University)
Join Chris and Scott as they take us through Week 1 of their 4 week home workout series.
Challenge of the Week - Week 4 - Liam Howard
This week our challenge is brought to you by Thrifty Junior Miner Liam Howard. Be sure to upload your best effort to instagram and tag @basketballballarat along with #HomeStayPlay
WEEK 3
Hi there everyone!
Thanks for checking in for week 3 of the Ballarat Basketball Home-Stay-Play Program. This week we have a new Challenge of the Week, a 'must follow' instagram account and a session from Melbourne United Rhys Carter, focusing on finishing at home.
Challenge of the Week - Week 3 - Ethan Fiegert
This week our challenge is brought to you by CHW Youth Miners' Ethan Fiegert. Be sure to upload your best effort to instagram and tag @basketballballarat along with #HomeStayPlay
Instagram Account - Must Follow
Dave Love is an NBA shooting coach, who presented in Ballarat last year at the Basketball Australia Coaches Conference. Dave is an excellent teacher and his instagram is consistently updated with helpful tips for those looking to better their jump shot: Click here.
United at home - Finishing
Lastly we check back in with Country Victorian Rhys Carter, for his session on finishing - which can all be done in your driveway!
Be sure to check back in next week, we will have a session from Kuany Kuany and Deng Acuoth of the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners.
WEEK 2
G'day Hoopers!
Welcome to week 2 of the Home Stay Play Program. This week we have 3 videos to help you practice those skills in the driveway.
The first video is from skills coach Tim Martin from Elite Guard Training. Tim will help you work on your hand speed and foot speed to be more confident dribbling the ball. Don't forget to stay low!
Second, we will head back to Melbourne United Rhys Carter. This week Rhys will help you with your offensive moves. Be sure to pay attention to the footwork and precision that Rhys pushes for!
Challenge of the Week!
Last but certainly not least we have our 'Challenge of the Week' with our very own Ethan Fiegert. Watch Ethan in the video and then try to beat Ethans score, be sure to film yourself and post your best effort to instagram. Tag @BasketballBallarat and #HomeStayPlay
WEEK 1
This week we focus your attention on BALL HANDLING and the three resources below:
Melbourne United and Rhys Carter who have created a range of skills videos in their 'United at Home" series.
In this video, Rhys takes you through some great ball handling drills you can master in your driveway.
https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneUnitedBasketball/videos/520991008839323/?t=1
Next we go to Jordan Lawley, who will show you his at home ball handling drills:
Finally we bring you Phil Handy with his 10 minute ball handling work out.