Basketball
Sessions
Fun, coach-led basketball as part of our Tuesday Indoor Multi-Sport sessions in Stratford. Ages 8–11, all abilities welcome, no experience needed.
When
Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 PM, as part of our Indoor Multi-Sport session. Booking recommended as spaces are limited.
Where
Indoor at Docklands and Carpenters Centre, Stratford. Warm, indoors and fully equipped.
Who it's for
Open to all registered members aged 8–11. Completely free. Refreshments available at every session. No experience required.
Our approach
Fundamentals, the fun way
Our coaches focus on making basketball practice enjoyable while young people build real fundamental skills: dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork. Structured skill-building is mixed with fast-paced games throughout every session, so players stay active, keep their confidence up, and never spend long standing in line waiting for a turn.
What we play
Games we love at basketball
Dribble Tag
Everyone dribbles inside a marked area, trying to tag others while keeping their own ball under control. Lose control or get tagged and you're out. Last player dribbling wins.
Knock-Out Corners
Teams line up at four corners of the key, shooting and passing in rotation. First team to reach the target number of baskets takes the round.
Pass the Circle
Players pass around a circle while one defender in the middle tries to intercept. Great for quick decision-making and communication under pressure.
Protect Your Baller
Working in pairs, one player dribbles while the other calls out moves and defends space, building spacing awareness and teamwork on the move.
Ball Circles
Standing still, players circle the ball around their waist, then a knee, then their ankles on the coach's call. It's a simple warm-up that builds ball control and coordination.
Shuttle Relay
Teams race in turn from the baseline to the corner and back, mixing shuffles, backpedals and sprints, tagging the next teammate to keep the relay going.
Tuesdays · Docklands / Carpenters Centre
Basketball (Indoor Multi-Sport)
Bookings open soon
Basketball starts the first Tuesday of September 2026. Check back then to book your spot.
Ready to get on court?
Basketball runs every Tuesday at Docklands & Carpenters Centre, Stratford, as part of our Indoor Multi-Sport session. Free for all registered members aged 8–11. If it is your first time, you do not need to sign up separately, booking your spot below takes your details too.