An intro to basketball built entirely around fun — Sundays, 10:00–11:00 AM at Wood Acres ES in Bethesda. Session #1: Sept 20 – Oct 25 · Session #2: Nov 8 – Dec 13. Or try a single Drop-In Sunday for $50.
Choose the Little Buckets session that works for your family.
Kindergarten–2nd Grade · $240
A fun, confidence-building introduction to basketball with scaled equipment, active stations and lots of chances to move, learn and play.
September 20 – October 25 · 6 weeks
Sundays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Wood Acres ES, Bethesda, MD
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Kindergarten–2nd Grade · $240
A fun, confidence-building introduction to basketball with scaled equipment, active stations and lots of chances to move, learn and play.
November 8 – December 13 · 6 weeks
Sundays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Wood Acres ES, Bethesda, MD
Kindergarten–2nd Grade · $50
A fun, confidence-building introduction to basketball with scaled equipment, active stations and lots of chances to move, learn and play.
Any single Sunday, September 20 – December 13 · 1 week
Sundays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Wood Acres ES, Bethesda, MD
Looking for a fun way to introduce your little one to basketball? Little Buckets is designed specifically for Kindergarten through 2nd grade players who are ready to learn the game, make friends and move.
Each Sunday we use games, stations and lots of repetition to build coordination, listening skills and the confidence to try something new. Sessions move quickly, coaches know every player's name, and the balls and hoops are scaled to their size.
A parent is welcome on the court alongside their young athlete. Parents can alternate week to week, making Little Buckets a 2-for-1 family experience.
Both hands, eyes up, from stationary control to moving with the ball.
Balance, footwork and the coordination every sport is built on.
Chest and bounce passes, catching with soft hands and calling for the ball.
Proper hand placement and follow-through on sized-down balls and lowered hoops.
Following instructions, waiting a turn and staying locked in for a full station.
Sharing the ball, encouraging teammates and competing the right way.
We start moving right away with tag games and relays that double as footwork work.
Short, fast rotations so nobody stands in line — dribbling, passing and shooting.
3-on-3 and 4-on-4 on short courts so every player touches the ball constantly.
Free-throw contests, a team huddle and one thing to practice at home.
Ready to join? Register your player in a couple of minutes — each 6-week session is $240 (Session #2 runs November 8 – December 13). Want to try it first? A Drop-In Sunday is $50 for a single week. Prefer to ask a question first? Send us a note and we'll reply within one business day.
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