Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: The Center

Pretend to be an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Detectives deal with data and make decisions to determine the dawn of the disease!

Kids learn about the basketball court. Dimensions and areas for different leagues.

Kids learn about the timing and the clock in basketball. How long is a basketball game.

Kids learn about the point guard position in basketball; ball handler and leader on the court.

Kids learn about the Power Forward position in basketball; rebounder and enforcer on the team.

Kids learn about the shooting guard position in basketball; scorer and three point shot expert.

Kids learn about the Small Forward position in basketball; all around player inside and outside.

Kids learn about fouls in basketball, including offensive, defensive, and player controlled fouls.

Kids learn some individual drills for basketball. Ways to practice dribbling and shooting on your own.

Kids learn about rebounding in basketball. Boxing out, offensive and defensive rebounds, and anticipation.