Basketball Curriculum Building Elite Players Through Strategic Development. No BS. Game Skills and Game Results.

Our Philosophy At Limitless Performance, we understand that work ethic is paramount to success. Consistency and dedication are primary indicators of achievement in any endeavor. Our mission is to help kids find joy in the process and cultivate a passion for hard work. We aim for them to love the process more than the results themselves, fostering success effortlessly. We also recognize the importance of smart work alongside hard work, balancing the two to optimize our students’ results.

Our curriculum is meticulously developed with a progressive approach, emphasizing the importance of sequence. We believe that progress accelerates when skills and movements are developed in the correct order. We invite you to explore the inner workings of Limitless Performance, understand our thought processes, and see how we train our athletes for exceptional results. Every aspect of our training is purposeful—we prioritize the ‘why’ over the ‘how’, ensuring that every action is driven by intentionality and clarity of purpose. We want you to be a part of understanding our process, as this helps bring out peak performance in your child.

Variable Training is a cornerstone of our methodology, setting us apart. This approach focuses on non-pre-planned movements, transitioning our students from foundational skills to game-like scenarios where responses to opponents’ movements are crucial. By training this way, we prepare our students for the unpredictability of real-game situations, enhancing their in-game performance. We train for what your child will encounter in a game, not just against air.

Our Basketball Training Curriculum is structured around several key pillars, each designed to maximize growth and skill development:

1. Mindset Mindset is crucial for skill improvement and is our first and most important pillar. A sound mind is essential for a sound body. Each pillar in our curriculum is structured to maximize growth:

• Work Ethic (Our Notebook)
• Life Coaching (Growth Habits, Wisdom)
• Mindset/Mentality (Self-Talk, Awareness of Thoughts, Growth Mindset)
• True Confidence (Confidence vs. Conviction)
• Memory and Comprehension (Perception Training, Speed Reading)
• Meditation/Visualization

2. Basketball Athleticism Basketball athleticism is the second pillar of our curriculum. It is developed through our warm-ups and includes:

• Pliability
• Foot Strength/Function/Big Toe Strength/Proprioception
• Ankle Mobility/Achilles Tendon
• Knee Strength
• Hip Mobility
• Balance
• Overall Coordination (Basketball Movements Without Ball, Shiftiness, Shin Angle)
• Basketball Agility/Vertical
• Re-Direction of Force (Acceleration, Deceleration)
• Variable Basketball Athlete (Non-Pre-Planned Movement, Brain-Stimulated, Reaction, Reflexes)

3. Footwork Footwork is crucial in basketball and is our third curriculum pillar. We build footwork efficiently with:

• Quadruple Threat
• Split Drops (Off Dribble)
• Skips/Lifts (Off Dribble, Change of Direction)
• Steps (Off Dribble)
• Stops (Off Dribble)
• Wide Accountability

4. Ball Handling + Passing Ball handling and passing are essential for creating opportunities in basketball. This fourth pillar includes:

• Base Ball Control (Base, Elbow Extension, Unconscious Dribbling, Hand Technique)
• Ball Speed
• Ball Circumference
• Ball Manipulation (Pockets)
• Exchanges
• Active Off-Hand (Unconscious Dribbling)
• Precision Work (Passing Accuracy)
• Jolts
• Specific Go-To Moves
• Variable Dribbling (Visual Work, Audio Work, Partner Work)

5. Cumulative Movement Cumulative movement involves creating opportunities through movement with and without the ball. It includes:

• Creating Space
• Change of Direction/Pace/Height (Misdirections, Contract to Relax)
• Ball Screen Work
• Off-Ball Movement (Setting Up Cuts and Away Screens)
• Curved Driving Angles
• Physicality
• Steps In Between Dribbles (Dribble Timing, Stride Length, Limiting Space)
• Variable Cumulative Movement (Visual, Audio, Partner Work)

6. Finishing Finishing is crucial for becoming a well-rounded player. This sixth pillar includes:

• Finishing Footwork (One Foot, Two Feet)
• Hand Position (Under, Over, Extendo)
• Pick-Ups
• Touch/English/Backboard Variations (Floaters)
• Stops (Pump Fakes), Steps, Skips, Hops, Spins
• Fast Finishes (Floaters, Runners, Running Layups)
• Slow Finishes (Hangs, Decelerations)
• Variable Finishing

7. Shooting Shooting is one of the most critical skills in basketball. This seventh pillar includes:

• Shooting Form BASE (Lower and Upper Body, FGP, Bullets, Shooting Feet, Shooting Path, Guide Hand, Pocket, Hand Placement)
• Shooting Pole
• Shooting Off Catch (Stationary and Moving)
• Shooting Off Dribble (Pick-Ups)
• Speed of Release
• Release Points (Range)
• Variable Shooting (Network)

8. Defense Defense is often overlooked but vital. Our eighth pillar includes:

• Ball Defense
• Help Defense
• Triangle Defense
• Post Defense
• Box Out/Rebounding
• Press Defense
• Closeouts
• High Hands/Hand Placement
• Body Balance
• Footwork of Slide/Different Slides
• Vision
• Quickness (Lateral)

9. Breath Training Breath training is an untapped skill that enhances performance and endurance. This ninth pillar includes:

• Nasal Breathing
• Exhale Timing/Breath Holds
• Diaphragm Breathing
• Breathing Techniques (Sleeping, Box, Humming, Focus, Relax, Calm)
• Heart Rate Control/Endurance Breath Training/Carbon Dioxide Increase (No Noise Breathing)
• Sleeping (Mouth Taping)

10. Variable Training Variable Training is our final and tenth pillar. This method focuses on spontaneous, non-pre-planned movements, reflecting the dynamic nature of real-game scenarios. It prepares students to thrive in unpredictable environments, cultivating adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective responses to changing circumstances.

At Limitless Performance, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of basketball stars, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and resilience needed to succeed both on and off the court. Below is a more detailed look at the microskills under each of our core aspects of the curriculum.