BASKETBALL LEVEL PURPLE

Knowledge:
1. Upon completion of at least 20 skill checks, not including character traits, help a fellow camper learn and pass a yellow or green skill you have already passed.

Character Development:
2. Lead a devotion with prior head counselor approval.

Skills:
3. Make five out of five lay-ups. Player must make one of each of the following lay-ups:  jogging dominate hand, jogging non-dominant hand, fast break dominant hand, fast break non-dominant hand, backdoor lay-up.

4. Make seven out of 10 jump shots from within the three-point line. Player must attempt 10 different jump shots using the following rules:

• Shots must be taken inside the three-point line but outside of the lane.
• Five of the shots have to use the backboard, player must call “Backboard” before attempting each of their five backboard shots.
• Shots must be taken at least two steps away from the location of a previous shot.

5. Final Test: Player must compete with a counselor in a 2 vs 2 match against two players who are green level or higher. Player must demonstrate mastery of the following skills: dribbling, all types of passes, proper screening, proper shooting technique, rebounding, and defensive positioning. Game will be played to five points.

6. Demonstrate five out of five advanced dribbling skills. Player must demonstrate the drills without mistakes for 20 seconds each. (Using an age- appropriate ball.) Demonstrate three learned in the yellow level and the two below:

• Low-dribble figure eight: Player spreads legs shoulder-width apart and bends knees. Player starts with a low dribble then goes around both of his/her legs in the shape of an eight. Player begins with non-dominant hand, then goes to their dominant hand, then uses both. Player must keep head up at all times.
• Two-ball dribbling moving (age appropriate ball): Player dribbles two basketballs simultaneously with both hands while walking up the court.

7. Player must identify the type of defense being played by watching several video clips of college basketball teams. Players must be ready to explain how they are making their decision.