Learn Basketball with Zahir
💰$31 weekly lessons
I am a college point guard and basketball trainer specializing in developing undersized guards (6’0” and under) to maximize their skills, IQ, and leadership on the court. 🔹 Current College Player – Competing at the collegiate level while refining my game. 🔹 Skills & Development Coach – Helping players improve their handles, shooting, and decision-making. 🔹 International Camp Coach – Hosted camps in Mexico, Colombia, Oregon, and Mississippi.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 locations available
The Gatorade FieldHouse
Green T Rd E, Hernando, MS 38632, United States
519.5 miles awayIndoors
Olive Branch Family YMCA
8555 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States
509.4 miles awayIndoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson🔥 Week 1: Foundation & Ball Control
Focus: Basic dribbling, passing, footwork, and layups
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, jump rope, and defensive slides
• Ball Handling (15 min):
• Stationary dribbling: Pound dribbles, crossovers, between-the-legs, behind-the-back
• Moving dribbles: Zig-zag dribble with both hands
• Passing (10 min):
• Chest passes, bounce passes, overhead passes (against a wall or with a partner)
• Finishing (15 min):
• Right and left-hand layups
• Mikan drill
• Footwork (10 min):
• Jump stops, pivoting, triple-threat positioning
• Conditioning (10 min):
• Sprint and backpedal drills, suicides
Lesson 4-10Week 3: Shooting & Game Situations
Focus: Mid-range shooting, shot mechanics, decision-making
• Warm-up (10 min): Dynamic stretches, high knees, butt kicks
• Shooting Form (15 min):
• One-hand form shooting (close range)
• Spot shooting (elbows, wings, top of the key)
• Game Situations (15 min):
• Pick-and-roll reads (pass, shoot, attack)
• Decision-making drill (coach gives verbal cues)
• 1-on-1 Finishing (10 min):
• Attack the defender, read help, and finish
• Defense & Footwork (10 min):
• Closeouts, help-side rotations
• Conditioning (10 min):
• Full-court layup drill, suicide sprints
Lesson 2-3Focus: Reading defenders, passing under pressure, on-ball defense
• Warm-up (10 min): Agility ladder, lateral shuffles, jump rope
• Dribbling & Reaction (15 min):
• Change-of-speed dribbles
• Reaction dribble (coach/partner signals move)
• Passing with Pressure (10 min):
• Partner passing with a defender (defender adds light pressure)
• Defensive Drills (15 min):
• Stance & slides
• Closeout drills
• 1-on-1 full-court defense
• Finishing (10 min):
• Reverse layups, floater drill
• Conditioning (10 min):
• Defensive slides, sprint-back transitions
Youth players
Working with teenagersCreative Ways to Teach Kids Basketball Beyond Skills
• “Be a Leader” Challenge 🗣️ – Assign a player as team captain to lead warm-ups and drills.
• Basketball Story Time 📖 – Share inspiring player stories to teach perseverance and motivation.
• Team Huddle Rituals 🔄 – Create fun chants or handshakes to build unity.
• “What’s Your Superpower?” Game ⚡ – Players identify their strengths, and teammates add one.
• Respect the Game Rule 🤝 – Players must high-five opponents after drills to reinforce sportsmanship.
• “Mistake = Learning” Board 🎯 – Write down lessons learned from mistakes to build a growth mindset.
• Basketball Scavenger Hunt 🔎 – Fun challenge-based game to encourage teamwork and problem-solving.
Want more team-building or mindset-focused ideas?
What you need to bringBasketball
What I can bringBasketball , ladders, cones
Frequently asked questions
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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!
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!
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