Basketball 🏀 training with
Coach Lujens Menard
Fromper lesson
Basketball 🏀 training with
Coach Lujens Menard
Fromper lesson
✨Lujens is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Lujens is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your basketball coach
Coach Lu is a basketball trainer passionate about developing players from the ground up, with a focus on building strong fundamentals that translate into real game performance. With over a decade of playing experience, including starting at point guard as a varsity freshman and the versatility to play all five positions on the floor, Coach Lu transitioned into coaching with a belief that every player—regardless of starting skill level—can improve dramatically with the right instruction, repetition, and mindset. Coach Lu's training philosophy centers on three pillars: fundamentals first, individualized development, and building confidence alongside skill. Sessions blend proven skill-building progressions—ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and basketball IQ—with situational drills that prepare players for real game speed and decision-making. Currently working with players ranging from beginners to competitive youth athletes, Coach Lu emphasizes patience and clear communication, breaking down complex movements into simple, repeatable steps. Known for creating a positive, high-energy training environment, he believes that a player's love for the game is just as important as their technical growth. His own background as a starting point guard who could play any position gives him a unique feel for how each role sees the game, which shows up in how he teaches spacing, decision-making, and versatility to his students. Coach Lu is continuing to expand his coaching education through [certifications, mentorships, camps, or clinics] and is committed to growing alongside every athlete he trains.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Not specified
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Years Playing: 24 years
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Accomplishments
➕Travel team coach
Specializations
🎯Ball Handling
🎯Shooting, Dribbling, Layups
🎯Rebounding
🎯Basketball IQ
Beginner training plan
Your first trainingFor a beginner’s first basketball lesson, start by letting them get comfortable simply holding, bouncing, and dribbling the ball before introducing anything structured. From there, move into basic footwork—an athletic ready stance, pivoting on one foot, and a simple jump stop. When it comes to shooting, keep it close to the basket and focus on form: elbow in, a smooth follow-through, and legs providing the power, saving long-range shots for later. Add in basic passing, like the chest pass and bounce pass with a partner, to build rhythm and coordination. Throughout the session, keep things light and fun by mixing in simple games like a dribble race or knockout-style shooting, and rotate activities frequently since attention spans are short—praising effort over accuracy along the way. Save detailed rules, defense, and full-court play for later lessons. The real goal of that first session isn’t technical perfection, but building comfort and enjoyment so the beginner wants to come back for more.
Training 2-3Here’s how lessons 2 and 3 can build naturally on the first one:
Lesson 2 picks up the pace a bit now that the beginner is comfortable holding and moving with the ball. This is a good time to introduce basic defense—the defensive stance, staying low, sliding the feet instead of crossing them, and simple concepts like staying between your player and the basket. Dribbling can advance too, moving from stationary ball-handling into dribbling while walking or jogging, and introducing the crossover at a light level. Shooting practice can extend slightly farther from the basket, still emphasizing form over distance, and you can start layering in the layup—footwork first (right hand, right foot takeoff), then adding the ball. This is also a natural point to introduce a few basic rules that beginners will start bumping into, like traveling and double-dribble, explained through play rather than lecture. Passing can get slightly more dynamic too, with passing on the move or a simple two-person passing drill while walking down the court.
Lesson 3 starts connecting the individual skills into more game-like sequences. Introduce very basic team concepts, like give-and-go passing, and simple positioning ideas (spacing out instead of clustering around the ball). Defense can build further with closeouts (approaching a shooter without fouling or overcommitting) and boxing out for rebounds. Shooting can now include moving into a shot off a pass or a dribble, rather than just standing still. This is also a good point to run small-sided games—like 2-on-2 or 3-on-3—so they start experiencing real decision-making, spacing, and transition between offense and defense in a low-pressure setting. Keep correcting gently in the moment rather than stopping constantly, since game flow itself becomes a great teacher at this stage.
By the end of lesson 3, a beginner should have the foundational tools—handling, shooting form, basic defense, and simple team play—to start participating in more structured practices or pickup games.
Training 4-10Here's how lessons 4 through 10 can continue building progressively:
**Lesson 4** deepens ball-handling under pressure—dribbling with change of pace and change of direction, combining the crossover with a hesitation move, and starting to dribble while a light defender applies pressure. Layups can now be practiced from both sides (right and left hand), and shooting drills can include catch-and-shoot reps off a pass. Defensively, introduce help defense basics—rotating to support a teammate who's been beaten off the dribble.
**Lesson 5** focuses on finishing around the basket in more game-realistic ways—reverse layups, using the backboard at angles, and basic floaters or runners for those who are ready. Passing expands to include the bounce pass under pressure and simple entry passes into the post. This is a good time to introduce basic screens—setting a solid screen and using one (the pick-and-roll concept at a beginner level).
**Lesson 6** builds out team offense further with continuous 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 play, reinforcing spacing, cutting when your defender loses focus, and moving the ball rather than holding it. Defense can add on-ball pressure combined with help-side positioning, plus an introduction to basic zone versus man-to-man concepts so players understand the difference when they see it.
**Lesson 7** introduces more advanced shooting work—shooting off screens, pull-up jump shots after one or two dribbles, and free throw routine and mechanics if not already covered. Rebounding technique gets more attention here too, including tracking the ball's trajectory and using the body to secure position.
**Lesson 8** starts layering in basic set plays or structured actions—simple two- or three-pass sequences designed to get a good shot, along with reading the defense (recognizing when to pass versus drive). Defensive concepts can include closing passing lanes and basic trapping in specific situations.
**Lesson 9** works on transition play—fast break basics, filling lanes, and decision-making in 2-on-1 or 3-on-2 situations, which combines conditioning with decision speed. Players can also start working on footwork counters, like the up-and-under move or pump fakes to create space.
**Lesson 10** serves as a consolidation point, running extended scrimmages that combine everything learned—offense, defense, transition, and situational awareness—with coaching feedback given in real time. This is also a good checkpoint to assess individual progress, identify which skills need more repetition, and set goals for the next phase of development.
By lesson 10, a beginner should be functioning as a real contributor in organized play, with a solid foundation across shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense, and basic team concepts.
Training 11+Beyond lesson 10, training shifts from "learning skills" to "refining and specializing" them, since the fundamentals are already in place.
**Lessons 11–15** typically focus on advanced ball-handling and scoring moves—combo moves like crossover-into-hesitation, spin moves, and step-backs, along with reading ball-screens (pick-and-roll) from both the ball-handler and screener perspective. Shooting work gets more game-specific: shooting off multiple screens, shooting under fatigue (after sprints or defensive reps), and catch-and-shoot from game-realistic spots. Defensively, this is where players start learning to guard on-ball with real intensity, fight through screens, and understand defensive rotations in a 5-on-5 system rather than just help-side basics.
**Lessons 16–20** often introduce position-specific skill work—post moves and footwork for bigger players (drop steps, up-and-unders, sealing), while guards focus more on pick-and-roll decision-making, floater packages, and playmaking reads (when to pass vs. attack). Team concepts expand into actual offensive sets and defensive schemes, like motion offense principles or a basic zone defense (2-3 or 1-3-1), so players understand structured team basketball rather than just spacing and cutting.
**Lessons 21–30** push into competitive situational training—late-game scenarios (down 3 with 10 seconds left, inbounding under pressure, defending a lead), free throw pressure reps, and conditioning tied directly to game speed. Film study or video breakdown (even simple clips) can be introduced here to build basketball IQ—helping players recognize spacing, defensive rotations, and shot selection from a broader view rather than just their own actions.
**Beyond lesson 30**, development becomes much more individualized—built around a player's specific role, strengths, and goals (e.g., a shooter refining catch-and-shoot mechanics vs. a playmaker developing advanced passing reads vs. a big working on face-up scoring). At this stage, structured lessons often blend into actual competitive play, personalized skill sessions, and strength/conditioning programs, since the biggest gains come from game repetitions and targeted weaknesses rather than generic lesson plans.
In short: lessons 1–10 build the foundation, 11–20 sharpen and specialize skills within team systems, and 20+ shifts toward competitive execution, IQ development, and individualized refinement based on the player's role and goals.
What you need to bring
Own basketball (optional) – Some programs ask students to bring their own ball for home practice between lessons, though shared balls are usually provided during the lesson itself.
Towel – Useful for wiping sweat, especially in warmer conditions or longer sessions.
Mouthguard (for contact-heavy or competitive play) – Not always required for beginner lessons, but recommended as play gets more physical in later stages.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn – Not physical equipment, but genuinely one of the most important things a student brings, especially at the beginner stage.
Any personal medical items – Inhalers, medications, or similar if relevant to the student’s health needs.
If lessons are outdoors, sunscreen and a hat can also be worth mentioning depending on conditions.
What I can bringBalls – Youth-size balls (size 5) for younger kids, size 6 for many female/youth players, size 7 (standard) for teens and adults. Having several on hand lets multiple students work on ball-handling simultaneously.
Cones or markers – Used for dribbling drills, agility work, and marking spots for shooting or defensive positioning.
Agility ladder – Helps with footwork drills like pivoting, defensive slides, and quickness.
Whistle – Standard for signaling drill starts/stops and transitions.
Cone/spot markers or floor tape – For marking shooting spots, spacing positions, or defensive zones.
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!