Guard Camp
 
The Elite Guard Camp is a comprehensive position camp which will only run for one or two weeks each summer for each age group. This camp is by tryout only. Athletes will have the opportunity to train solely on guard position focused drills and skills taught by experienced college, university and pro level players. This camp will expose the athletes to the intricacies of guard position play that will arm them with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful at the next level. Athletes will learn how to become assertive decision makers on the court.

Required Skill Level Intermediate to advanced skills only

Skill Clinics

  • Multi Tasking on the court
  • Push Dribble & Push Passing
  • 1on1 Moves in the Half Court
  • 1on1 Moves in Transition
  • Daily Speed Agility and Footwork Drills
  • 1,2 & 3 Ball Dribbling
  • Shooting Form
  • Game Shots-Stationary, Off the Pass, Off the Dribble, Quick Release
  • Floaters & Runners
  • Transition Breakdown
  • Ball Screens & Wing Screens
  • Penetrate and Kick
  • Ball In Air, Feet in Air
  • Two Foot Jump Stops
  • Game Tempo
  • Motion & Spacing

Playing Component

  • 1on1, 2on1, 3on1, 3on2, 5on3 Transition
  • 3on3 No Dribble
  • Full Court 3on3, 4on4, 5on5
  • Half Court – Motion Offense and 4 out 1 in
  • 4on4 Continuous Transition
  • 4on4 Tournaments

Full Court

  • 5on5 Continuous
  • 5 Man Weave – 3on2 Transition
  • 1on1 With Help Side Defense and Traps
  • Transition- Primary and Secondary Fastbreak

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What if I miss my tryout date?
A:

Sorry - you will have to wait until next year.

Q:Is there a fee for the tryout?
A:

There is no fee for the tryout. There is a camp fee for those athletes chosen and registered.

Q:What should the athlete wear to camp?
A:Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear shorts, t-shirt and basketball shoes.

Elite’s Guard Camp promised a comprehensive position specific camp and boy did they deliver. My son’s were exposed to guard specific skills in a competitive, encouraging and fun filled environment. This camp had everything; the repetitions, the skill development and a purposeful playing component.

Lionel

The instruction my son received at the Guard camp has allowed him to approach the game with confidence and athleticism. The tools and skills that he learned have improved his game significantly and allowed him to strive and achieve new goals. The instuctors were professional , supportive, motivating and inspirational. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting. This is one camp that he will be returning to definately! Keep up the excellent work.

Hanadi