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HOOPSTARS 10 STAR PROGRAM

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOOPSTARS INNOVATIVE COACHING PROGRESSION PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE 10-STAR SYSTEM?

Earn Your Stars. Build Your Game.

Our 10-Star Coaching Programme creates a clear, exciting pathway for young players to develop their skills while celebrating every achievement along the way. Through our carefully crafted curriculum, each child progresses at their own pace, earning star awards that recognise their dedication and growth at every milestone.

From mastering the basics of dribbling, passing, and footwork in the early stages, to reading the game, making smart decisions under pressure, and showcasing advanced offensive and defensive skills — the Hoopstars 10-Star journey takes players from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready performer. Each level builds on the last, with tailored coaching designed to unlock potential, develop well-rounded skillsets, and prepare players to thrive both on and off the court.

But this isn’t just about basketball. Each level builds confidence, discipline, and a growth mindset — teaching perseverance through challenges and turning learning into an adventure. With every star earned, players see exactly where they're going and feel empowered to reach their next goal. Each step isn’t just a skill gained — it’s a powerful stride toward becoming their best self, both on and off the court.

Step-By-Step Skills Progression

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1 STAR
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'ROOKIE'. Fundamentals Covered: Body Balance, Basic Agility, Jump Stop, Triple Threat Stance, Pivots, Catching (basic), Jab Steps, Ball Familiarisation, Hand Positioning, Basic Dribble, Basic Passing

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2 STAR
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'ROLE PLAYER'. Fundamentals Covered: Stationary Ball Handling - Pound Dribble (both hands), Crossover Dribble, V-Dribble (front and side). Passing Technique - Chest Pass, Bounce Pass, Target hand awareness. Basic Shooting Techniques - Form Shooting, Lay Ups (dominant hand layup correct footwork and finish). Movement & Footwork - Jump Stop Series. Basic Offensive Footwork - Pivot Progression, Rip-Throughs and Sweep Moves Introduction. Defensive Basics - Defensive Stance, Positional Lateral Slides. Court Awareness - Understanding Court Lines & Playing Areas. Introduction To Offensive Court Spacing (5-out or 4-out concepts simplified)

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3 STAR
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'6TH MAN'. Fundamentals Covered: Ball Handling On The Move - Zig Zag Dribble (both hands), Crossover Dribble Variations, Change Of Pace & Direction, Hesitation Dribble, Push Dribble & Control Under Light Pressure. Progressinve Passing & Catching - Pass On The Move (chest, bounce), Post Entry, Give & Go Fundamentals, Game Speed Catching. Shooting Progression - Form Shooting (5 spots) Lay Ups (both sides), Catch & Shoot (stationary). Footwork Progression - Pivot Progression (against defense), Creating Space, Rip-Throughs (into drive) Jab Step Attacks. Defense - On Ball Stance & Footwork, Close Outs, Help Defense (introduction). Game Concepts - Offensive Spacing & Movement (3on3, 4on4, 5on5 introduction), Understanding Positions & Roles. Game Understanding - Rules Of The Game (basic gameplay)

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4 STAR
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'STARTER'. Skills Covered: Ball Handling Under Pressure -Change Of Direction At Pace, Crossover Dribble Variations (between legs, behind back, spin dribble), Speed Dribble With Control, Retreat Dribble & Re-Attacks. Game Situational Passing - Pass Selection Under Pressure, One Hand Passing, Drive & Kick (introduction), Skip Pass (introduction), Outlet Pass (introduciton). Shooting Progression - Mid-Range Spot Up Shooting, Off-The-Dribble, (1-2 dribble pull ups), Reverse Lay Ups, Finishing With Contact (1 defender). Footwork & Finishing - Euro Step (intro), Pro Hop (intro), 1-2 Step Variations (multiple angles). Defense - Game Speed Lateral Slide Reactions, Diaganonl Slides & Close Outs, Close Outs Into Containment, Defensive Slide & Recover, Help Defense Progression. Game Concepts - Offensive Spacing With Ball Movement, Reading Help Defense, Basic Defensive Rotations (introduction to shell). Progressive Rules Of The Game (understanding full game rules)

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5 STAR
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'SPECIALIST'. Skills Covered: Ball Handling Progressions - Change Of Pace (game speed, game application), Crossover Dribble Compound Combinations (multiple combination stacks), Hesitation Dribble (live action against defense), In & Out Dribble, Crab Dribble & Pre-Loads. Game Situational Passing Progressions - Pocket Pass (live dribble), Dive & Kick (game reads & execution), Overhead Skip Pass. Shooting Progression - Spot Up Shooting Off The Catch (multipe cuts and angles), Free Throws, Floaters (introduction). Footwork & Movement - Game Ready Cuts (V cut, L cut, I cut, Flares, Backdoor). Defense - Funnelling, Slide & Recover, Defensive Rebounding, Double Teaming (introduction). Game Concepts - Decision Making (when to pass vs when to attack), Reading Defence, 5 Out, Continuity Offence, SOB (basic), BOB (basic), Transition Offence. Game Strategy - Controlling Tempo (introduction)

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6 STAR
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'ALL-STAR'. Skills Covered: Game Situational Passing Progressions - Skip Pass To Weakside Shooters, Euro Passing Package, Pass Fakes & Manipulation, Timed Passes Off Of Drives. Shooting Progression - Catch & Shoot 3 Pointers, Rhythm Shooting (transition pull ups, 1-2 escape dribble pull up combinations), Advanced Free Throws. Footwork & Movement - Setting & Receiving Screens, Rolls, Pops, Flares. Defense - Containment Close Outs, Switch & Recover, Helpside Rotations, Off Ball Denials (game ready). Game Concepts - Relocation Cuts & Spacing, Pick & Roll (first 4 options) Game Strategy - Playing To Your Strengths, Identifying Weaknesses

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7 STAR
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'MVP'. Skills Covered: Game Situational Passing Progressions – Passes off live dribble pressure, Skip passes under duress, Manipulating defenders with no-look & deception, Advanced fast break decision-making, Passing into tight windows. Shooting Progression – Off-the-dribble 3-point shooting (step-backs, side-steps), One-dribble pull-ups from multiple angles, High-pressure free throw routines, Catch-shoot-fade footwork, Reading screens into jumpers. Footwork & Movement – Stop-start explosive footwork, deceleration drills, advanced use of pivots (front & reverse), Creating Space, 1on1 Triple Threat (full offensive pereimeter package), using screens to create space, step-throughs & stride stop finishing. Defense – Anticipation reads, High-effort closeouts, Disrupting passing lanes, Stunt-and-recover timing, Live ball 1v1 containment against advanced players, Anchor positioning & talking on defense. Game Concepts – Advanced spacing reads, Driving into secondary actions (kickouts, dump downs), Playing within offensive structure under fatigue, Recognising scoring mismatches, Clock & tempo control. Game Strategy – Situational awareness (clock, score, foul count), Leadership in game settings, Reading opposing defensive schemes, Adapting play style to game flow, Execution of coach’s instructions in real time.

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8 STAR
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'FRANCHISE PLAYER'. Skills Covered: Game Situational Passing Progressions – Advanced reads vs zone & man defenses, High-speed decision-making in transition, Late-clock creation & kick-outs, Pocket passes in traffic, Misdirection passes off PNR. Shooting Progression – Off-movement 3s (pin-downs, flares, DHOs), Step-back 3s under pressure, Elite mid-range options (snatch backs, turnarounds), Transition 3s with pace control, Shooting off double moves. Footwork & Movement – Elite separation footwork, footwork into contested shots, reading defender body positioning, pro hops & controlled euro-step variations, extended stride-stops into floaters. Defense – Defensive anchoring (talking & leading), Ball screen navigation (over, under, ICE), Full-court ball pressure, Defensive rebounding under contact, Team defense rotation leadership. Game Concepts – Initiating offensive sets, Reading weak-side help, Flowing from primary to secondary actions, High-level spacing manipulation, Creating offense for others without the ball. Game Strategy – Executing multiple game plans, Adjusting to in-game momentum swings, Reading scouting reports & applying counters, On-court leadership in tight games, High-pressure performance delivery..

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9 STAR
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'ELITE'. Skills Covered: Game Situational Passing: Full-Speed Read & React Decisions, Advanced Skip & Wrap Passes, Pocket Pass Timing, Look-Off Passing, Transition Passing Package, Behind Back (in game). Shooting Progression: Off-The-Dribble 3s, Shot Creation Combos (Side Step, Step-Backs, Snatch Pulls), Clutch Free Throws. Footwork & Movement: Precision Stop/Start Footwork, Full Triple Threat Attack Package With Counters, Off-Screen (all types) Shot Preparation, Space Creation (lateral and vertical), Advanced Jab Series With Counters, Post Footwork Series (drop step series, pivots, pro hops, wraparounds, spins, strong and weakside attacks) Offensive Rebounding Techniques. Defense: Lockdown On-Ball Technique, Advanced Help-Side Reads, Zone Disruption, Post & Perimeter Switch Coverage. Game Concepts: Advanced Pick & Roll Reads (all options), Two-Man Game Execution, Tempo Control, In-Game Management, Advanced Spacing. Game Strategy: Clock Management, Leadership Under Pressure, Advanced Communication, Defensive Playcalling, Shot Selection Mastery

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10 STAR
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'ELITE'. Skills Covered: Scoring Mastery: Multi-level scoring (rim, midrange, perimeter, FT line), Combo finishing (e.g. inside-hand, reverse euro, spin off contact), Advanced shooting under pressure (pull-ups, fadeaways, sidesteps, contested 3s), Scoring vs double teams, reading second defenders. Advanced Ball Handling & Creation: Breaking elite-level pressure, Creating separation with advanced combo moves + footwork, Elite change of pace, direction, agility and deception, Drawing and exploiting help. Passing & Playmaking: Full-court vision, Manipulating defenses, Passing from live dribble and out of traps, Creating for others on the move, Defense: Lockdown perimeter defense, Elite recovery techniques, Reading offensive patterns, Communication leadership on rotations and matchups, Advanced ICE, Hedge, Trap, Drop Coverage. Game Concepts: Advanced pick & roll coverages (reading all options), Zone-breaking movement and spacing, Crunch time execution, Time/score awareness, Floor general responsibilities, Leadership & IQ: Vocal leadership, On-court command, Reading scouting reports, Adjusting on the fly, Lifting teammates’ performance. Mental Skills Training: Playing With Composure, Confidence, Consistency & Commitment, Visualisation & Mental Rehearsal, Breathing Techniques (pre-game & ingame).

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AT HOOPSTARS SUMMER CAMPS

DEVELOP

We run coaching courses and club development workshops throughout the year to help you develop your skills as a coach, organiser and administrator so you can successfully build your own club in your own community on your own terms.

LEARN

Come along and learn how to play at one of our LSB sessions. We offer classes and programs for all abilities and welcome interested players from absolute beginners onwards. Our network of quality-assured coaches deliver skills and age appropriate lessons that are designed to be fun, accessible and informative for ages 5 through to adult.

PROGRESS

Our LSB Academies and Masterclasses provide elite skills development for players ready to take their game to the next level with professional level coaches and pathways through to college and university scholarships and professional teams at home and abroad.

HOOPSTARS 10 STAR SYSTEM

At Hoopstars, we believe great players are developed, not discovered. Our 10-Star System provides a clear, motivational roadmap that guides every child from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready future star — one skill, one level, one step at a time.

Whether your child is brand new to basketball or ready to level up, this program ensures they know where they stand, what comes next, and how to get there — with real-time feedback, testing milestones, and awards at each stage.

WHAT IS THE 10-STAR SYSTEM?

At Hoopstars, we believe great players are developed, not discovered.
Our 10-Star System provides a clear, motivational roadmap that guides every child from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready athlete — one skill, one level, one star at a time.

Whether your child is brand new to basketball or ready to level up, this program ensures they know where they stand, what comes next, and how to get there — with real-time feedback, testing milestones, and awards at each stage.

  • LSB Starter
  • £10
    per pupil per month
  • New sessions every single week
  • Fully-qualified, DBS checked basketball coach
  • Structured, progressive lesson plans
  • Team formation - we build your school team
  • 10% discount on team kits & equipment
  • LSB All-Star
  • £15
    per pupil per month
  • New sessions every single week
  • Fully-qualified, DBS checked basketball coach
  • Structured, progressive lesson plans
  • Team formation - we build your school team
  • 20% discount on team kits & equipment
  • 10% discount on team entry into CBL
  • LSB T-Shirt for every single player
  • LSB Skills development chart for all players
  • LSB MVP
  • £30
    per per player per month
  • New sessions single every week
  • Fully-qualified, DBS checked basketball coach
  • Structured, progressive lesson plans
  • Team formation - we build your school team
  • 30% discount on team kits & equipment
  • 20% discount on team entry into CBL
  • LSB T-Shirt for every single player
  • MM All-Star player poster for all players
  • LSB skills development chart for all players
  • Full LSB numbered team kit for school team
  • Star player visit to your school from GB International
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WHAT IS THE 10-STAR SYSTEM?

At Hoopstars, we believe great players are developed, not discovered.
Our 10-Star System provides a clear, motivational roadmap that guides every child from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready athlete — one skill, one level, one star at a time.

Whether your child is brand new to basketball or ready to level up, this program ensures they know where they stand, what comes next, and how to get there — with real-time feedback, testing milestones, and awards at each stage.

WHY IT WORKS

At Hoopstars, we believe great players are developed, not discovered. Our 10-Star System provides a clear, motivational roadmap that guides every child from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready future star — one skill, one level, one step at a time.

Whether your child is brand new to basketball or ready to level up, this program ensures they know where they stand, what comes next, and how to get there — with real-time feedback, testing milestones, and awards at each stage.

HOOPSTARS 10 STAR SYSTEM

At Hoopstars, we believe great players are developed, not discovered.


Our 10-Star System provides a clear, motivational roadmap that guides every child from absolute beginner to confident, game-ready athlete — one skill, one level, one star at a time.

Whether your child is brand new to basketball or ready to level up, this program ensures they know where they stand, what comes next, and how to get there — with real-time feedback, testing milestones, and awards at each stage.

With over 360 courses delivered and more than 4,000 Hoopstars classes completed since inception, our experienced team of coaches brings a track record of comprehensive expertise and unwavering commitment to improving our players at every session. All coaches are fully qualified, hold current DBS checks, and are passionate not only about teaching basketball the right way but also about nurturing excellent sportsmanship. Each session is designed to be enjoyable and to develop confidence in all of our young 'Hoopstars'.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Hoopstars Coaching Classes

With Hoopstars, your skill development is now tracked through our unique 10-Star Player Journey — an evolved version of the classic 5-Star model. This structure gives players more opportunities to progress, more clarity in their development, and more recognition for their growth.

  • Understand your current level: Know where you stand and how to keep progressing.
  • Identify strengths & areas to improve: Target the right skills at the right time.
  • Master key fundamentals: Build your game step-by-step through 10 clear stages.
  • Prepare for what’s next: Always know your next star level and development goal.
  • Play with purpose: Work towards meaningful milestones — one star at a time.
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You will receive detailed reports that outline your strengths, areas for improvement, and personalised advice from your coach — essential tools that guide you through each stage of your development. These reports align with your current Star level and help you know exactly what to focus on next.

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Our 10-Star grading system is a termly assessment model that monitors progress and gives players a clear, structured path from beginner to advanced. Each star represents mastery of essential skills and basketball concepts at each stage of development — from Star 1 through Star 10.

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Linking directly with our partnered clubs in the Community Basketball League, Hoopstars provides a seamless pathway to competitive team play. This gives you the chance to apply your new skills in official 5on5 games within a team setting.

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Developed to deliver clear, structured, and engaging feedback, Hoopstars aims to cultivate well-rounded, skilled players who not only possess strong fundamental skills but also a deep understanding of the game. We provide players and parents with clear insights into the player’s developmental needs. The 10-Star Journey helps everyone involved stay aligned on growth and progress.

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Hoopstars helps players of all abilities improve skills through structured coaching sessions that develop dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, understanding and effective game play ability. All Hoopstars sessions are delivered by fully-qualified, DBS-checked coaches who are trained to teach correct technique with an emphasis on fun and building confidence in all Hoopstars players so they may maximise their enjoyment and fulfil their potential. Our aim is to develop well-rounded, skilled basketball players, who have strong fundamental skills, a good knowledge and understanding of the game and then help support new players through to play for one of our teams in our basketball leagues.

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